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1 - Systematic analysis risk taking effects on innovations in science & technology Park of Pardis
amin nedaei omidali kharazmiThe purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence risk and systematic review of the effectiveness of risk in promoting innovation and current assessment of risk in science and technology park. The population consisted of 105 experts from the park and MoreThe purpose of this study was to determine the factors that influence risk and systematic review of the effectiveness of risk in promoting innovation and current assessment of risk in science and technology park. The population consisted of 105 experts from the park and the 68 experts were selected through random sampling. The method analytical, first national-local system of innovation has been examined and described, then, participation and its formation procedure has been examined, through the next step, key causes effecting participation are extracted. After that, according to key causes affecting participation and their effects on city innovation, conceptual research model in a systematic way is presented. During the next phase, the conceptual model is evaluated by quantitive and qualitive study in the Pardis Science and Technology. The results show a variety of causes affect citizens participation, likewise these causes by reinforcing involvement. Influence innovation characteristics in cities and pave the way in providing dynamic atmosphere and creative to develop innovation in cities. Moreover, it was shown that their will not enhance the innovation significantly and barriers reinforcing participation in society shield be identified and revealed. Manuscript profile -
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2 - Analysis of the factors influencing the growth and sustainability of Knowledge based firms in Iran
Mohammadsadegh Khayatian habibollah tataiyan mahdi elyasiThe Knowledge based firms are driving the Knoledge based economy. These firms involve in synergy of science and wealth, developing of Knoledge based economy, achiving of scientific goals, economics and commercialization of the research and development in the field of hi MoreThe Knowledge based firms are driving the Knoledge based economy. These firms involve in synergy of science and wealth, developing of Knoledge based economy, achiving of scientific goals, economics and commercialization of the research and development in the field of high technologies. However, due to inherent risks and specific characteristics, the continued growth and stability is one of the challenges for the success of these firms. This paper aims to identify factors in the growth and sustainability Knowledge based firms in Iran. In this context, a qualitative approach was used to explore and identify factors affecting the growth and stability of the Knowledge based firms. In terms of conducting research, structured interviews were used. Statistical Population is the firms that stay in science and technology parks and incubators skins. Statistical sample is 30 managers of successful firms in science and technology parks and incubators, which is an objective judgment sampling method was used. Research findings suggest that in selected cases, the most important factors that influence the growth and sustainability of the Knowledge based firms are: the properties of the fundamental, company profile, company key idea , human resources, market and competition, organization, infrastructure, financing and environmental factors. Manuscript profile -
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3 - Analysis and comparison of students entrepreneurial intentions and message Nvrastan College of Agriculture Avicenna in Hamedan
Thise study aime to investegate the intrepreneurship intentions among student of Bu ali sina university in Hamedan and Pnu surveys have been conducted withim the overall framworke .the sample consisted of 370 male and female student in agricoultural student formed t MoreThise study aime to investegate the intrepreneurship intentions among student of Bu ali sina university in Hamedan and Pnu surveys have been conducted withim the overall framworke .the sample consisted of 370 male and female student in agricoultural student formed the college of agricoulture .to collect information ,a questionnair and sample random sampling was use to select the sample.coronbach,s alpha confecint to determin the rilablity conficient to wary from 850 student entrepreneurshial intention is good .to analiyze the data ,discriptive and inferential statistical method were used showed that in general students of entrepreneurshipspirit and intent of the high entre preneurshal intentions are more male syudent.the result of the analysis showed a corrolation between gender,employment situation,risk appetite and economic barriers in interest incom and a significant positive correlation with their entrepreneurial intentions can been ,as well as the entreperneurial intentions mndry diffrence was observed between the universitise . Manuscript profile -
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4 - Sustainability factors and capacities of university-industry relations In higher education system
rouhollah bagheri mirmohammad seyyed abbas zadeh Mohammad hasaniThe aim of this study was identification of Sustainability factors and capacities of university-industry relations in higher education system. The research method was descriptive survey. the research community, was including faculty members five universities country and MoreThe aim of this study was identification of Sustainability factors and capacities of university-industry relations in higher education system. The research method was descriptive survey. the research community, was including faculty members five universities country and industry representatives. Research sample, was selected in faculty members with random stratified of Morgan table 263 people and sample in industry representatives with randomly 12 people. Analysis procedures was multivariate regression, Manova and t with using the software SPSS. The research tools included two questionnaires sustainability factors Lee and capacities capacities of university-industry relations Ssebuwufu. According to the analysis Confirmatory validity and its reliability by Cronbach's alpha was appropriate. The results showed that sustainability factors, reasons and motivation and benefit in the university sector was positive and significant. But industry representatives, the sustainability benefits announced lower than optimal. Existing capacities has been a positive and significant relationship between university and industry. All components of capacities university-industry relations has been a positive and significant effect on Sustainability. All components of capacity, has predicted the reasons and motivations and benefit. Manuscript profile -
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5 - Policy pattern of Park Science and technology and company Knowledge base
mahboobeh karimi tararani fatah sharifzadeh mir ali davood hosseinpourThe pattern of science and technology parks like any government line should be carefully designed to lead to the development of innovation. Innovation always plays a crucial role in the economic and social development of countries, which is considered as the main source MoreThe pattern of science and technology parks like any government line should be carefully designed to lead to the development of innovation. Innovation always plays a crucial role in the economic and social development of countries, which is considered as the main source of economic growth, improvement of production, the basis for competition and promotion of the level of prosperity. To provide a policy template Park park Science and technology and company Knowledge based on qualitative research method was used in this study. The statistical community includes an exploratory interview with experts (politics Programmers Rizan and managers associated with the field of science and technology parks and company directors Knowledge base). In this research, using qualitative data collection methods and interviewing experts about the current status of the information gathered, then using open source and software coding methods max qda The research pattern was summarized and presented. The result of the research is to identify the dimensions of the external, organizational, institutional, external organizational network that influences the science and technology parks policy and knowledge base companies. Based on the aggregation of experts' opinions, it is suggested that the subject of this research be investigated and compared in other organizational environments (large or small organizations) or in different industries. Manuscript profile -
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6 - Analysis of Communication Relations of Third Party Logistics Enablers Using Combined Multi-Criteria Decision Making Technique DEMATEL-based ANP
MARYAM aliei. Companies should be able to reduce their logistics costs while improving their quality, customer satisfaction and reaching new customers. The most effective solution to this business problem is the outsourcing of logistics services based on long-term contracts provide More. Companies should be able to reduce their logistics costs while improving their quality, customer satisfaction and reaching new customers. The most effective solution to this business problem is the outsourcing of logistics services based on long-term contracts provided by the third-party logistics service provider. These companies have expertise in coordinating economic resources and can create new opportunities for producers by providing consulting services. The Third Party Logistics Services Provider is an external supplier that manages, controls and executes logistics activities from the customer. In this paper, seven major dimensions of third-party logistics empowerment have been gained through MAXQDA software by analyzing the research background, textual content analysis, and expert interviews with 16 experts in the logistics industry. Then, with the help of DANP technique and doing paired comparisons and implementing Excel software, these empowers were weighed and the relationships between them were discovered. A paired questionnaire was used to collect data. Its validity and reliability were confirmed. The results of the analysis show that the most important enablers are: manufacturing empowerment, technical and marketing and sales, financial, human resources and strategic empowerment respectively. Also, technical and productive empowerment is one of the most influential enablers, and it also has the most interaction with other enablers. Manuscript profile -
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7 - Investigating the Mediating Effect of Organizational Learning Orientation-Performance Relationship under Moderating Market Turbulence (Case Study: Birjand Industrial Park SMEs)
Morteza MalekiAccording to single-dimensional researches in entrepreneurial orientation-business performance literature and lack of existence for variables contributing more clarity and progress in our understanding, more study is required to be done. The main purpose of this article MoreAccording to single-dimensional researches in entrepreneurial orientation-business performance literature and lack of existence for variables contributing more clarity and progress in our understanding, more study is required to be done. The main purpose of this article is to investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and business performance with regard to organizational learning orientation, as a mediator, and market turbulence, as a moderator. To assess the claim, we collected data by census method from senior managers or/and executives of all 55 active and semi-active SMEs in the Birjand Industrial Park. Findings showed that small firms having high entrepreneurial orientation show more inclination to organizational learning in the turbulent markets, but organizational learning tendency does not necessarily affect positively the performance of small firms even in changing markets. Manuscript profile -
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8 - using clustering in AODV routing protocol for vehicular ad-hoc networks on highway scenario
amin feyziVehicular Ad hoc networks are a subset of mobile Ad hoc networks in which vehicles are considered as network nodes. Their major difference is rapid mobility of nodes which causes the quick change of topology in this network. Quick changes in the topology of the network MoreVehicular Ad hoc networks are a subset of mobile Ad hoc networks in which vehicles are considered as network nodes. Their major difference is rapid mobility of nodes which causes the quick change of topology in this network. Quick changes in the topology of the network are considered as a big challenge For routing in these networks, routing protocols must be robust and reliable. AODV Routing protocol is one of the known routing protocols in vehicular ad hoc networks. There are also some problems in applying this routing protocol on the vehicular ad hoc networks. The number of control massages increases with increasing the scale of the network and the number of nodes . One way to reduce the overhead in AODV routing protocol is clustering the nodes of the network. In this paper , the modified K-means algorithm has been used for clustering the nodes and particle swarm optimization has been used for selecting cluster head. The results of the proposed method improved normalized routing load and the increase of the packet delivery rate compared to AODV routing protocol. Manuscript profile -
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9 - Optimal LO Selection in E-Learning Environment Using PSO Algorithm
gholamali montazerOne of the key issues in e-learning is to identify needs, educational behavior and learning speed of the learners and design a suitable curriculum commensurate to their abilities. This goal is achieved by identifying the learners’ different dimension of personality and MoreOne of the key issues in e-learning is to identify needs, educational behavior and learning speed of the learners and design a suitable curriculum commensurate to their abilities. This goal is achieved by identifying the learners’ different dimension of personality and ability and assigning suitable learning material to them according these features. In this paper, an intelligent tutoring system is proposed which optimizes the LO selection in e-learning environment. In order to evaluate the proposed method, the designed system has been used in a web-based instruction system in different conditions and the results of the "Academically success", "Satisfactory learning achievement" and "Time of the learners’ attendance" have been analyzed. The obtained results show a significant efficiency compared to other applied methods. Manuscript profile -
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10 - Investigating the Effects of Hardware Parameters on Power Consumptions in SPMV Algorithms on Graphics Processing Units (GPUs)
Farshad KhunjushAlthough Sparse matrix-vector multiplication (SPMVs) algorithms are simple, they include important parts of Linear Algebra algorithms in Mathematics and Physics areas. As these algorithms can be run in parallel, Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) has been considered as on MoreAlthough Sparse matrix-vector multiplication (SPMVs) algorithms are simple, they include important parts of Linear Algebra algorithms in Mathematics and Physics areas. As these algorithms can be run in parallel, Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) has been considered as one of the best candidates to run these algorithms. In the recent years, power consumption has been considered as one of the metrics that should be taken into consideration in addition to performance. In spite of this importance, to the best of our knowledge, studies on power consumptions in SPMVs algorithms on GPUs are scarce. In this paper, we investigate the effects of hardware parameters on power consumptions in SPMV algorithms on GPUs. For this, we leverage the possibility of setting the GPU’s parameters to investigate the effects of these parameters on power consumptions. These configurations have been applied to different formats of Sparse Matrices, and the best parameters are selected for having the best performance per power metric. Therefore, as the results of this study the settings can be applied in running different Linear Algebra algorithms on GPUs to obtain the best performance per power. Manuscript profile -
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11 - The effect of information and communication technologies to empower employees by mediating knowledge sharing
mahdieh abdollahzadehThe purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of information technology on empowerment of employees through knowledge sharing. The statistical population consisted of the employees of the University of Urmia. The sample size was 139 by simple random sampling m MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of information technology on empowerment of employees through knowledge sharing. The statistical population consisted of the employees of the University of Urmia. The sample size was 139 by simple random sampling method using Morgan-Krejcy table. Questionnaires were used to collect information, knowledge sharing, information technology and staff empowerment. Validity of the questionnaires was approved by the experts. The internal consistency of the questionnaire questionnaire was confirmed using the Cronbach alpha coefficient. For data analysis, partial least squares method or variance-axis method was used. The results of data analysis show that ICT can predict the variance of employee empowerment either directly or indirectly through knowledge sharing. Manuscript profile -
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12 - Using a Hybrid PSO-GA Method for Capacitor Placement in Distribution Systems
mohammadmahdi Varahram amir mohammadiIn this paper, we have proposed a new algorithm which combines PSO and GA in such a way that the new algorithm is more effective and efficient.The particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm has shown rapid convergence during the initial stages of a global search but ar MoreIn this paper, we have proposed a new algorithm which combines PSO and GA in such a way that the new algorithm is more effective and efficient.The particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm has shown rapid convergence during the initial stages of a global search but around global optimum, the search process will become very slow. On the other hand, genetic algorithm is very sensitive to the initial population. In fact, the random nature of the GA operators makes the algorithm sensitive to the initial population. This dependence to the initial population is in such a manner that the algorithm may not converge if the initial population is not well selected. This new algorithm can perform faster and does not depend on initial population and can find optimal solutions with acceptable accuracy. Optimal capacitor placement and sizing have been found using this hybrid PSO-GA algorithm. We have also found the optimal place and size of capacitors using GA and PSO separately and compared the results. Manuscript profile -
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13 - The comparison of human development between Iran and region countries (Based on the human development report (HDR) in 2011)
reza alizade gholamhossein vaziriThe industry and university partnership is one of the main driving forces to achieve the goals of the Iran 1404 outlook document. It has a significant effect on the employment of the educated manpower and on the national production and subsequently on the GNI per capit MoreThe industry and university partnership is one of the main driving forces to achieve the goals of the Iran 1404 outlook document. It has a significant effect on the employment of the educated manpower and on the national production and subsequently on the GNI per capita. Since mean years of schooling and expected years of schooling and the GNI per capita are the substantial indices for human development, university and industry partnership is one of the requirements for improvement of human development indices. In this paper, the concept of the human development is tried to be explained. Measuring the human development by utilizing the indices, and also an analytic comparison between Iran and the countries introduced in Iran 1404 outlook document, is performed. The countries under our study in this paper are: the Middle East countries, Middle Asia, Caucasus and neighbor countries. The purpose of this paper is to investigate and evaluate the human development of Islamic Republic of Iran based on the human development report (HDR) in 2011. This report is publishing annually by the United Nations organization. The results show that we are not in a good position in the human development indices and our grade in the observed area is decreasing. Finally, some suggestions are presented to improve the human development. Manuscript profile -
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14 - The Role of Science and Technology Parks In Commercialization of Research Findings
حمیدرضا آراسته hosseinali jahedOne of the possible ways for cooperation between government, university and industry that seriously persuaded and used is establishment of science and technology parks and incubators. Likewise, in Iran, ministries and respective organizations have started widespread act MoreOne of the possible ways for cooperation between government, university and industry that seriously persuaded and used is establishment of science and technology parks and incubators. Likewise, in Iran, ministries and respective organizations have started widespread activities for accession of universities and academicians in this trilateral cooperation through development of science and technology parks and incubators. In this article, the importance of structure and activities of science and technology parks and incubators is reviewed. Then, their roles in transferring universities and institutes’ research findings to society’s manufacturing and services sectors for promoting university position in research contracts, increasing the spirit of objectivity and considering society’s needs are discussed Manuscript profile -
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15 - University Knowledge and Technology to Product Transfer to be Offered to Industries
yasaman mohammadpour Mohammad amanitehran soror koliaei Shadi BarandakIn this paper, the needs of Industry to use modern and high Technologies in order to increase Profitability and competitiveness in national and global markets were discussed. It has been demonstrated that in the current situations, the universities and research instit MoreIn this paper, the needs of Industry to use modern and high Technologies in order to increase Profitability and competitiveness in national and global markets were discussed. It has been demonstrated that in the current situations, the universities and research institutes are the most reliable source for supplying technology which could produce high added value. Practical solutions, to achieve to the target of producing income from commercialization of the technologies produced by the universities, presented in this article is investigating in producing units or technology providing offices which have active partnership with universities. To perform this idea, the universities could sell their intellectual properties to eligible companies. Management and Funding for this collection, composed of various units in different fields and with different backgrounds, according to this studies and according to the amendment to article 44 of the Iran constitution, the structure of parent companies, Joint Stock Company form and assigning preferred stock to the board of directors of the university is proposed Manuscript profile -
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16 - Modeling structural equations of value created in businesses
fateme hamidi naser shamsThe world economy has undergone significant changes in the last two centuries, moving from an agricultural system to an industrial system. Most of the changes in the last four decades have been due to the evolution of service-based economies. The growth of more develope MoreThe world economy has undergone significant changes in the last two centuries, moving from an agricultural system to an industrial system. Most of the changes in the last four decades have been due to the evolution of service-based economies. The growth of more developed economies around the world has been in the direction of economies where the majority of services are. Manuscript profile -
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17 - Application of clustering in AODV routing protocol for intercity networks on the highway scenario
amin feyzi Vahid Sattari-Naeini majid mohammadiIntercarous networks are a subset of mobile networks in which vehicles are considered as network nodes. The main difference with case mobile networks is the rapid mobility of nodes, which causes rapid topology change in this network It becomes. Rapid changes in network MoreIntercarous networks are a subset of mobile networks in which vehicles are considered as network nodes. The main difference with case mobile networks is the rapid mobility of nodes, which causes rapid topology change in this network It becomes. Rapid changes in network topology are a major challenge for routing, for routing in these networks, routing protocols must be robust and reliable. One of the well-known routing protocols in intercity networks is the AODV routing protocol. The application of this routing protocol on intercity networks also has problems that increase the number of control messages in the network by increasing the scale of the network and the number of nodes. One way to reduce overhead in the AODV protocol is to cluster network nodes. In this paper, the modified K-Means algorithm is used to cluster the nodes and the particle swarm algorithm is used to select the cluster head. The results of the proposed method improve the normal routing load and increase the packet delivery rate compared to the AODV routing protocol. Manuscript profile -
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18 - The Investigation of Ability to Degradation and Removal of Various Dyes Using Silver Colloidal Nanoparticles
Mohadeseh Tavakoli Fariba OstovarColors are one of the most important pollutants of water, and only one entry into the water can significantly reduce the quality of water. In addition, due to the synthetic origin and the presence of complex molecules in the structure of colors, the purification process MoreColors are one of the most important pollutants of water, and only one entry into the water can significantly reduce the quality of water. In addition, due to the synthetic origin and the presence of complex molecules in the structure of colors, the purification process is sometimes accompanied by some problems. Colloidal nanoparticles play an important role in technology, especially in the manufacture of glass and ceramics, and are used as a suitable method for cleaning pollutants in water and wastewater. In this study, a chemical regeneration method was used to synthesize colloidal silver nanoparticles. Then, to evaluate the efficiency of synthetic silver nanoparticles, several solutions of dye and pigments such as sulfur, azo, reactive, cationic and anionic dyes were prepared and synthetic material was used for degradation of different colors. Finally, the effect of this colloidal nanoparticle on each of them was studied and compared. The results showed that silver colloidal nanoparticles have the ability to degradation and removal of methyl orange and methyl red dyes from aqueous samples, and these nanoparticles can be used for treatment the water and wastewater containing these dyes. Manuscript profile -
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19 - Study of Land Use Change Using Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing Techniques
Mehrdad Khanmohammadi Maryam Haghighi khomami Mohammad panahandeh Mahsa Abdoli LaktasaraeiIndeed, protected areas, national parks and biosphere reserves in general, are the natural heritage of each country. Therefore, knowledge of their changes plays an essential role in management of these areas. Remote sensing is one of the most advanced and effective tech MoreIndeed, protected areas, national parks and biosphere reserves in general, are the natural heritage of each country. Therefore, knowledge of their changes plays an essential role in management of these areas. Remote sensing is one of the most advanced and effective technology for monitoring environmental changes and resource management. The purpose of this research is to detect the land use /cover changes in Bojagh National Park in Guilan province during 2000-2017. For this purpose, the images of ETM+ sensor from the landsat 7 were taken in the year 2000 and the images of OLI sensor from the landsat 8 were taken in the year 2017. After applying the necessary preprocessing on the images, the training points were selected for each user class in sufficient number and with appropriate processing then, the land use / cover map was produced using the supervised classification method with maximum likelihood algorithm. Using the Overall accuracy test and Kappa coefficients, accuracy of the produced maps was determined. The results of the study indicated that the areas of the sea, grassland and the areas of the waterbody parts has decreased and the areas of the agricultural, marshland, man-made, woody and bare lands users show an increase during the study period. Manuscript profile -
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20 - Evaluation and comparison of some green methods for synthesis of silver nanoparticles
sepide hamedi seyed abbas shojaossadatiNowadays, there is an increasing need to develop high-yield, low cost, nontoxic, and eco-friendly procedures for synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. Therefore, the green synthesis methods become customary for synthesis of nanoparticles. Among metallic nanoparticles, na MoreNowadays, there is an increasing need to develop high-yield, low cost, nontoxic, and eco-friendly procedures for synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. Therefore, the green synthesis methods become customary for synthesis of nanoparticles. Among metallic nanoparticles, nanosilver has developed because of its therapeutic properties. So in this paper, polysaccharide, tollens and biological green methods were investigated. In polysaccharide and tollens methods, starch and β-D glucose were used as a satabilizer and reducer respectively. In biological method biomass and cell filtrate of the Fusarium oxysporum fungus were used for the synthesis of nanoparticles. SEM images and UV-visible absorbtion spectra of these procedures showed that the polysaccharide method produced smaller silver nanoparticles wih high productivity. The changes of NADH-dependant nitrate reductase enzyme activity was evaluated in growh duration by colorometric Harely method due to importance of this enzyme in extracellular synthesis of silver nanoparticles. Results showed that the changes of dry cell mass impact on the enzyme activity. Manuscript profile -
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21 - Evaluation of the Efficiency of Tallens, Polysaccharides and microbial Methods in Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles
One of the important aspects of nanotechnology application is expanding sustainable and eco-friendly procedures for synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. Therefore, the green synthesis methods become customary for synthesis of nanoparticles. In this research, green polys MoreOne of the important aspects of nanotechnology application is expanding sustainable and eco-friendly procedures for synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. Therefore, the green synthesis methods become customary for synthesis of nanoparticles. In this research, green polysaccharide methods, modified polysaccharide, tollens and microbial methods were investigated. In polysaccharide and tollens methods, starch and β-D glucose were used as a satabilizer and reducer respectively. In biological method biomass and cell filtrate of the Fusarium oxysporum fungus were used for synthesis of nanoparticles. SEM images and UV-visible absorbtion spectra of these procedures showed that the polysaccharide method produced smaller silver nanoparticles (20 nm), more resistance (2 months) and higher efficiency. Also, TEM imageindicated that the shapes of these particles are spherical. Manuscript profile -
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22 - Comparison of support vector machine and artificial neural network classification methods to produce landuse maps (Case study: Bojagh National Park)
Mahsa Abdoli Laktasaraei Maryam Haghighi khomamiNational parks and wildlife shelter are the most important natural heritages; therefore, knowing of quantitative and qualitative changes in their land use plays an essential role in the quality of these areas' management. various algorithms have been developed to classi MoreNational parks and wildlife shelter are the most important natural heritages; therefore, knowing of quantitative and qualitative changes in their land use plays an essential role in the quality of these areas' management. various algorithms have been developed to classify satellite imagery in remote sensing, selecting an appropriate classification algorithm is very important in achieving the accurate results. In this research, a more accurate algorithm was determined by comparing the classification accuracy of two artificial neural network and support vector machine algorithms, and it was used to examine the process of the land use changes. The present study was performed in Boujagh National Park, in the Guilan Province, during the years 2000 to 2017, using satellite imagery ETM and OLI of Landsat 7 and 8. The results of the research revealed that the support vector machine algorithm with overall accuracy and Kappa coefficient of 86.42 and 0.83 respectively for the year 2000 and, 90.65 and 0.88 for the year 2017, classified the satellite images more precisely, in comparison with the artificial neural network algorithm with overall accuracy and Kappa coefficient of 83.71 and 0.80 respectively for the year 2000 and overall accuracy and Kappa coefficient of 89.25 and 0.87 for the year 2017. Therefore, the land use maps of the support vector machine algorithm were used to determine the land use changes. The study of land use change by this method concluded that the areas of the waterbody, sea, grassland and agriculture have decreased and marshland, woody and bare lands classes showed an increase during the study period. Manuscript profile -
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23 - Effect of using dill (Anethum graveolens) whole plant powder on performance of some blood parameters, and skeletal system of broilers
ali Reyan Mohasesi Hasan Darmani Koohi Reza Naseri Harsini Hamed Kioumarsi هوشنگ دهقان زادهTo investigate the effects of the whole dill plant powder different levels on performance of some blood parameters and tibial characteristics of broilers, 200 one-day-old male chicks (Ross-308) were used in a completely randomized design with four treatments and five re MoreTo investigate the effects of the whole dill plant powder different levels on performance of some blood parameters and tibial characteristics of broilers, 200 one-day-old male chicks (Ross-308) were used in a completely randomized design with four treatments and five replicates (10 chicks per replicate). Chicks were randomly distributed among the experimental treatments including 0, 0.5, 0.1, and 0.2% levels of whole dill plant powder. In regards to feed intake and weight gain during the entire growing period, the treatments contained 1% and 2% of dill plant powder had the highest and the lowest feed intake, respectively, and treatments containing 0.5% dill powder and control group were in the middle of the first two treatments (P<0.05). In terms of feed conversion ratio, the only significant difference observed between treatments throughout the entire experimental period was a significant increase in the amount of feed conversion ratio in the chicks treated with 2% dill plant powder. Serum alkaline phosphatase concentration showed a significant increase in both assessing periods (21 and 42 days) for the 2% dill plant powder treatment compared to the other experimental treatments (P<0.05). Serum calcium and phosphorus concentrations were not affected by experimental diets. The weight, length, width, and ash percentage of the tibial bone did not show any significant difference between the experimental treatments. The results of this study showed that using 1% of dill plant powder in broiler chicken diets, while improving growth performance, did not have any adverse effect on skeletal growth and development of chickens. Manuscript profile -
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24 - Comparing A Hybridization of Fuzzy Inference System and Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm with Deep Learning to Predict Stock Prices
Majid Abdolrazzagh-Nezhad mahdi kheradPredicting stock prices by data analysts have created a great business opportunity for a wide range of investors in the stock markets. But the fact is difficulte, because there are many affective economic factors in the stock markets that they are too dynamic and compl MorePredicting stock prices by data analysts have created a great business opportunity for a wide range of investors in the stock markets. But the fact is difficulte, because there are many affective economic factors in the stock markets that they are too dynamic and complex. In this paper, two models are designed and implemented to identify the complex relationship between 10 economic factors on the stock prices of companies operating in the Tehran stock market. First, a Mamdani Fuzzy Inference System (MFIS) is designed that the fuzzy rules set of its inference engine is found by the Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm (PSO). Then a Deep Learning model consisting of 26 neurons is designed wiht 5 hidden layers. The designed models are implemented to predict the stock prices of nine companies operating on the Tehran Stock Exchange. The experimental results show that the designed deep learning model can obtain better results than the hybridization of MFIS-PSO, the neural network and SVM, although the interperative ability of the obtained patterns, more consistent behavior with much less variance, as well as higher convergence speed than other models can be mentioned as significant competitive advantages of the MFIS-PSO model Manuscript profile -
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25 - Analysis of influential factors on the success of international joint ventures in the tenants of science and technology parks
mohsen moradian Mohammadsadegh Khayatian Ahmad jamaliTechnology units located in science and technology parks need financial resources, knowledge, technology and domestic and international markets to grow. Using foreign joint venture is one of the best ways to get technology units to market. In this regard, this study has MoreTechnology units located in science and technology parks need financial resources, knowledge, technology and domestic and international markets to grow. Using foreign joint venture is one of the best ways to get technology units to market. In this regard, this study has been conducted with the aim of investigating the factors affecting the success of foreign joint ventures with the method of combined research in technology units located in science and technology parks of Tehran province. The statistical population of 225 technology units located in the parks of Tehran province and the time zone of the research is the fall of 1398. In the qualitative part of the research, a conceptual model of the research was developed by reviewing the background and interviewing 11 experts who were selected judiciously using the snowball technique. Then, in the quantitative part, a researcher-made questionnaire was randomly distributed in the statistical population of the research (technology units located in science and technology parks of Tehran province). 147 completed questionnaires were analyzed using structural equation modeling with SmartPLS software. the components affecting the success of foreign joint ventures were identified as the importance of environmental, cultural-behavioral and structural-organizational factors, respectively. In addition, the following components: increasing political stability, increasing the executive guarantee of intellectual property, increasing human resource empowerment, fairer legal structure of partnership, commitment and mutual trust between partners, reputation and previous experience of the trading partner are the most important factors influencing joint venture success. They are foreign from the point of view of technology units. The findings of this study provide scientific and theoretical implications and suggestions for the success of foreign investment in technology units located in science and technology parks. Manuscript profile -
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26 - Using a multi-objective optimization algorithm for tasks allocate in the cloud-based systems to reduce energy consumption
sara tabaghchimilan nima jafari novimipourNowadays, new technologies have increased the demand for business in the web environment.Increasing demand will increase the variety and number of services. As a result, the creation of large-scale computing data centers has high operating costs and consumes huge amount MoreNowadays, new technologies have increased the demand for business in the web environment.Increasing demand will increase the variety and number of services. As a result, the creation of large-scale computing data centers has high operating costs and consumes huge amounts of electrical power. On the other hand, inadequate and inadequate cooling systems not only cause excessive heating of resources and shorten the life of the machines. It also produces carbon that plays an important role in the weather. Therefore, they should reduce the total energy consumption of these systems with proper methods. In this research, an efficient energy management approach is provided in virtual cloud data centers, which reduces energy consumption and operational costs, and brings about an increase in the quality of services. It aims to provide a resource allocation strategy for cloud systems with the goal of reducing energy, cost of implementation and examining its use in cloud computing. The results of the simulation show that the proposed method in comaprision to NPA, DVFS, ST and MM methods can reduce the average energy consumption up to 0.626 kWh, also the need to immigration and SLA violation declined up to 186 and 30.91% respectively. Manuscript profile -
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27 - Explaining the strategic position of Pardis Technology Park in the development of the country's knowledge-based economy
Yasin Saeidi Rasoul RajaeiScience and technology parks, as an organization with the aim of increasing wealth in society, are managed by professionals to move the flow of knowledge and technology between universities, research and development institutes, private companies and the market. Through MoreScience and technology parks, as an organization with the aim of increasing wealth in society, are managed by professionals to move the flow of knowledge and technology between universities, research and development institutes, private companies and the market. Through growth centers, these parks strengthen innovative organizations and facilitate reproductive processes, and act as an environment in which independent research units, affiliated with organizations and industries, are integrated and covered to support creativity and innovation. To pay. The ultimate mission of these parks is to reconcile the results of academic research with the needs of industry in order to fill the gap between industry and academia, and this will ultimately lead to the commercialization of knowledge. Therefore, due to these functions, the formation and development of many emerging technological phenomena occur from within these parks, and governments try to provide working conditions for small and medium-sized companies and attract international technology-based companies by creating a suitable environment. In Iran, in recent years, these parks have expanded significantly and in a situation where the country is facing unilateral sanctions, they have been able to play an effective role in the use of indigenous knowledge and technology. In this regard, the purpose of this article is to address the importance and main functions of science and technology parks in the world as well as in Iran. In the following, considering the role of Pardis Technology Park as the largest and most important technology park in the country in the development of knowledge-based economy and also its strategic position in the innovation ecosystem, has been studied. Manuscript profile -
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28 - Spatial organization of the future expansion of Harsin city based on Geomorphological parameters using OWA, LCM and AHP models.
mamand salari hamid ganjaeain milad abdolmaleki khabat amaniThe development of settlements has led to the identification of suitable locations for urban development goals as one of the priorities of urban planners. Accordingly, the present study tries to explore the natural environment of the city of Harsin for the development o MoreThe development of settlements has led to the identification of suitable locations for urban development goals as one of the priorities of urban planners. Accordingly, the present study tries to explore the natural environment of the city of Harsin for the development of residential areas with a view to future development. The present research is based on library, field and software methods. In this research, eight criteria included Elevation, Slope, Aspect, Distance from the River, Distance from Fault, Lithology, Road and Land use has been used. The research methodology is a combination of the preparation of information layers in the ARC GIS environment, Standardization by Fuzzy Logic and Weighing in the form of AHP model and zoning using two models of OWA and WLC. The results showed that the present and current urban area in terms of environmental and geomorphological parameters in the research is in good relative condition and based on the models used by OWA and WLC, it is 8.8 and 9.6 square kilometers, respectively. Nevertheless, there are inappropriate areas in the direction of urban development and urbanization of Harsin which often include mountain units and high Slope region, Rivers and Faults. The final result of the research also indicates the significant role of geomorphic units in the formation of urban systems And on this basis, we can say The present study, with the existing system-based comparative approach, is an effective model for managing the development of around- cities areas in the future. Manuscript profile -
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29 - The Roles of Citizenship Rights in Urban Political Development (Case Study: Tehran Metropolitan)
Afshin Mottaghi Mosayeb GharehBeygiToday, citizenship rights is one of the main requirements of democracy. The transition from military-authoritarian regimes towards a democratic governance has shown the necessity of paying profound to civil rights. Hence, investigation of civil rights in urban governanc MoreToday, citizenship rights is one of the main requirements of democracy. The transition from military-authoritarian regimes towards a democratic governance has shown the necessity of paying profound to civil rights. Hence, investigation of civil rights in urban governance can demonstrate important aspects of the quality of democracy dispersion in urban areas. The present study examined four indicators of "accountability", "transparency", "meritocracy" and "legalism" in the political management of metropolitan of Tehran and has tried to analyze the rights of citizens in the municipality of Tehran as the governing body and the city government. The study is an applied and descriptive survey. The sample of citizens selected according to the number of statistically based sampling formula Cochran, a total of 513 residents of the 6th district of Tehran. The number of regions in 2015 selected on the basis of cluster sampling method. The results show that on the basis of indicators of the research, satisfaction of citizens' civil rights has fallen and indicator of "legalism" is better than the three other indices, generally. Manuscript profile -
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30 - Electronics City the role in promoting of indicators of sustainable development with emphasis on electronic banking case study in Karaj
Alireza Estelaji Najmeh ShahtalebiIssues and problems in the issue of air pollution, heavy traffic and wasting time on the streets, increasing the administrative and commercial activities of citizens in cities, increasing population and lack of fitness facilities and services, so that for various reason MoreIssues and problems in the issue of air pollution, heavy traffic and wasting time on the streets, increasing the administrative and commercial activities of citizens in cities, increasing population and lack of fitness facilities and services, so that for various reasons has been formed in cities As well as citizens increasingly demand to provide satisfactory service and quality, and the municipal and state slogan and policy managers to focus on sustainable urban development, decision-making and planning based on technology and techniques the world's urban management is not only inevitable but also necessary and enter the world of electronic logical and convenient to the city is needed. One of the most widely used and most central urban needs of electronic services, electronic banking services, which with its activities is an important contribution to sustainable urban development. Therefore, this research was carried Metropolis research. The study was cross-sectional and library studies and field research was conducted using questionnaires. The results of the test the hypotheses using one sample T-test or One sample T test and Spearman correlation was also Shows that electronic banking will have an important role in the realization of sustainable urban development and in this regard citizens as key stakeholders have a direct influence on this issue and the possibility of achieving the desired goals is not possible without the participation of citizens. Manuscript profile -
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31 - Analysis of Climatic Fluctuations Elements and Their Effects on Jarahi River Discharge Operation using Non-Parametric Methods
Reza برناRiver flow changes over time could be the effects of climate change or lack of change in the region is clear. Research on the part of the river basins in the southern province of Khuzestan Jarahi done to examine the impact of climate change on river discharges in the re MoreRiver flow changes over time could be the effects of climate change or lack of change in the region is clear. Research on the part of the river basins in the southern province of Khuzestan Jarahi done to examine the impact of climate change on river discharges in the region is.Accordingly, in this study to investigate the variability of climate, especially temperature, rainfall and hydrological conditions of the non-parametric Man-Kendall test and yield age is MAKESENS software. In order to achieve the objectives of the research, fluctuations in temperature and precipitation for the period of thirty years (1983-2013) examined and it was found that the temperature fluctuations in the rally and Kendall statistics about 2/21, and the age profile yield 0.3 respectively, both of which were significant at 95%. Precipitation in the region have generally negative trend, indicating a decline in the region is the atmospheric precipitation, however, that these fluctuations are investigated any significant non-parametric Debit fluctuations in all studied stations downside is that these trends to test Mann-Kendall statistics, on average, about -2/4 and yield index age of -1/22 And significant at 95 and 99 percent. The results of this research can be said to increased fluctuations in temperature and decrease in rainfall during this period of reduced river flows largely affected. Manuscript profile -
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32 - The Water Crisis in the Central Plateau of Iran and the Necessity of Paying Attention to the Indigenous Knowledge of Qanat in Iran (Case study: Joupar’s GuharRiz Qanat)
Hadi VeicyAbstract Most of Iran's land is located in a dry and semi-arid region in the desert belt area of the world. Accordingly, drought and dehydration are inherent in the central plateau of Iran, and access to sustainable water resources has been the most important challenge MoreAbstract Most of Iran's land is located in a dry and semi-arid region in the desert belt area of the world. Accordingly, drought and dehydration are inherent in the central plateau of Iran, and access to sustainable water resources has been the most important challenge for the residents of this area. Ancient Persians, with the invention of Qanats, provided a good way of accessing water based on the principle of respect for the environment and adaptation to nature, which was the source of a magnificent civilization in the central plateau of Iran. What is called sustainable development today has been well adhered to in the structure and system of Qanats, and hence the Qanat has been in operation for over three thousand years. This research, in addition to studying the properties of the Qanat and its structure in the economic and social life of Iran, has paid attention to the indigenous knowledge of Qanat. By studying the case of GuharRiz Qanat of Joupar in southern Kerman, it has been concluded that the revival of Qanats and reliance on indigenous knowledge of water management It can be the source of many environmental and water crises in the central plateau of Iran. Manuscript profile -
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33 - Women and Endowment/vaqf (case study: Tehran city in the Qajar and Pahlavi Eras )
parvaneh shahhoseyniPeople's voluntary contributions and activities to manage various affairs, especially in supportive affairs and poverty alleviation, have always been a part of human activities. Endowment or vaqf is one of the ways of social contribution that social groups, including wo MorePeople's voluntary contributions and activities to manage various affairs, especially in supportive affairs and poverty alleviation, have always been a part of human activities. Endowment or vaqf is one of the ways of social contribution that social groups, including women, are engaged in. The purpose of this research is to identify how women in Tehran participated in vaqf-related social activities during the Qajar and Pahlavi periods. The research method is documentary-descriptive. The statistical population includes all the endower women of Tehran city in the studied periods whose information is available. The vaqf-related data of these endower women were collected from valid sources, and were analyzed using statistical methods and AHP model. The findings show that the women of Tehran, having the right to own property and financial independence, have had the opportunity to participate in social affairs according to their tendency. Although in both studied periods, the religious motivation for vaqf had a higher position than other motivations, during the Qajar period, part of the development and Construction process of Tehran city has been accomplished through vaqf. The type of endowment sites is closely related to the social class of the endowers. Therefore, since most of the women in the city of Tehran during the Qajar period were mainly from the aristocracy and the lords, their most endowed sites is commercial, with a tendency towards dokan (old small store or shop), which in the Pahlavi era, was replaced with residential sites, especially home. Manuscript profile -
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34 - New Economic Geography and Explaining Regional Disparity in Iran
Iran has many potentialities for the formation of regional disparities. There are intense inequality between provinces development in common and especially between central and border regions of country. The development index has relatively improved over the past 15 yea MoreIran has many potentialities for the formation of regional disparities. There are intense inequality between provinces development in common and especially between central and border regions of country. The development index has relatively improved over the past 15 years, in all provinces, but, provinces with the highest and lowest development index is almost unchanged. The main aim of this research is analyzing current regional disparities and explaining its creation and continuity factors from the viewpoint of new economic geography. Study area of research are all provinces of country as geographical regions, but, Sistan & Baluchistan province as a less favored area has been investigated for demonstrating local factors effective on regional divergence. Research required data are collected through field study and some documents. The coefficient of variation has used for understanding Iran regional disparities. Viewpoints of 50 local experts has been analyzed through liker's method for extraction local factors effective on underdevelopment in Sistan and Baluchistan area. Research findings show that two factors are effective on country regional disparity. First, adherence to the conventional economic geographical view based on neoclassical and neoliberal approaches, and neglecting new economic geography in the planning. Neoclassical approach scientifically, haven't explaining, predicting and prescribing potentialities and its resulting planning cannot lead to regional convergence. Second, lack of production-oriented institutions are important effective factor on regional disparity and its continuity in Iran. Lack of production-oriented institutions formation has rooted in the rentier system. Manuscript profile -
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35 - Tendency evaluation of Neyriz Citizens to participatory management with an emphasis on social capital components
mohammad hossein saraeiNowadays. Citizens' participation as a key element in achieving the expected goals has a great importance in the management of urban affairs. Because involving people can play an important role in creating urban equilibrium. So, the purpose of this research is to evalua MoreNowadays. Citizens' participation as a key element in achieving the expected goals has a great importance in the management of urban affairs. Because involving people can play an important role in creating urban equilibrium. So, the purpose of this research is to evaluate the tendency of Neyriz citizens to participate in participatory management and explain the correlation between the degree of citizens' access to the components of social capital and their contribution to urban management. single-sample T-test, Independent T-test, variance analysis, Tukey, Pearson correlation coefficient, Spearman and multiple regression are used to analyze the data. The results of the research and the results of single-sample t-test ( =92/23) indicate the average of citizenship participation rate and This is a significant correlation between participation rate and variables of marital status, job type with significant level of 0/000 and 0/031 But it is not correlated with two variables, gender and literacy rate. On the other hand, there is a significant correlation between citizens' access to social capital with their participation rate with a significant level of 0/000 and the Pearson coefficient of 0.446 ̽ ̽.this means that, the greater social capital among individuals, the proportion of citizen participation in urban management increases. In this regard, the results of multiple regression show that among dimensions of social capital, social cohesion with a beta value (B = 0.292) has had the greatest impact on citizen participation in urban management. So that the linear combination of variance of social capital dimensions can explain 21% of the variance in the level of citizen participation. Manuscript profile -
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36 - The Role of the partnership program in green city with a view to the city of Shemshak as the first candidate in Iran's green city
Alireza Estelaji rahim sarvarToday, environmental problems are one of the most important urban issues and conflicts with the natural environment. Because urban development has to be controlled by the building industry and transportation, and economic activity on natural spaces, this dominance is do MoreToday, environmental problems are one of the most important urban issues and conflicts with the natural environment. Because urban development has to be controlled by the building industry and transportation, and economic activity on natural spaces, this dominance is dominated by the language in the from of dominance of the city over the nature of the city. The fact is that the root of contemporary environmental crises should beviewed in the view and interpretation of the environment of natural search . In other words the main problem is the knowledge and the world of the nose. Green city is a new approach to making solutions to change destructive behavior and to encourage positive environmental behavior. The use of energy in home, use of insecticides, disposal of waste materials in non-sanitary manner non-segregation of waste for recycling, and that is not the result of a partnership program. The city of Shemshak is the first candidate for the green city, due to its environmental ability and tourist attractions to implement green indicators and become a high-quality model and model for other cities in the province of Tehran and the country. In this context using the SWOT technique (analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) to identify the effective internal and external factors in this context. It deals with the plan to realize the effectiveness of green indicators in this city. Manuscript profile -
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37 - Analyzing the Performance of Female Dehyars in the Process of Rural Development (Case Study: Central Part of Rasht)
If today we consider rural development as a strategy, which is implemented to improve the economic, social, environmental life and also the life of a particular group of people, then there is a significant relationship between the duties of Dehyars and rural development MoreIf today we consider rural development as a strategy, which is implemented to improve the economic, social, environmental life and also the life of a particular group of people, then there is a significant relationship between the duties of Dehyars and rural development. This research tries to study the goals that rural development are looking them in female Dehyars’ performance. Therefore the purpose of present study is evaluating and analyzing the performance of female Dehyars in comparison with male ones, which has been assessed and evaluated in the environmental, socio-economic, and physical aspects of the rural development process. It is a descriptive-analytic study and its necessary data has been collected through both documentary and survey methods. The statistical universe is the villages in central part of Rasht. In order to evaluate the performance of women, 12 villages in the central part of the city which had a female Dehyar and 12 villages with male Dehyar were selected and 370 questionnaires were distributed by random sampling among villagers. The research findings indicate that women in different parts of rural development have different performance and their highest performance based on John Friedman's survey and statistical test is in the physical and economic fields of the village, which totally female Dehyars in many cases and issues are better than male Dehyars and also villagers’ satisfaction toward them is high. Manuscript profile -
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38 - Assessment of Correlation between Social Capital and Sustainable Development of Neighborhoods in Ahwaz (A Case Study: Neighborhoods of Kianpars and Lashkar-abad)
naser eghbaliSocial Capital as one of the most prominent factors and executive agents of any country, plays a crucial part in a sustainable development of every region. Thus, addressing various aspects of social capital have proved significantly important in urban development studie MoreSocial Capital as one of the most prominent factors and executive agents of any country, plays a crucial part in a sustainable development of every region. Thus, addressing various aspects of social capital have proved significantly important in urban development studies. Social Capital is the way people interact with each other, their participation in civil affairs, their common beliefs and values which can decrease time, economic and social expenditures. Hense the concept of Social capital (with natural capital, economic capital and human capital) is presented which is composed of organizations, relationships, attitudes and values that leads to interaction of people. These human interactions encounter challenges in regions where there are racial and ideological differences and Ahwaz city is not an exception to this rule. This study is assessing the correlation between Social capital and sustainable development in two neighborhoods of Lashkar-abad and Kianpars. The current research is a case study which is conducted in the descriptive, analytical and correlational approach by using questionnaire. The results of this study show that the quantity of Pearson in this correlation in 0.891 and the direction of the correlation is positive, the amount of Sig in this correlation is 0.00 which is less than 0.1, so the statistical relationships of these two variables with the accuracy is meaningfully 99%. Manuscript profile -
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39 - Urban Catalyst: Concepts and Requirements
Nahid Nematikutenaee Farzaneh Salami farideh AsadianToday, urban transformations have led to general changes due to increasing sensitivities to human and environmental well-being. So far, there have been many approaches to urban transformation that most notably of them include urban revitalization, urban redevelopment, a MoreToday, urban transformations have led to general changes due to increasing sensitivities to human and environmental well-being. So far, there have been many approaches to urban transformation that most notably of them include urban revitalization, urban redevelopment, and urban regeneration. Regeneration approach has a more comprehensive and integrated vision for solving urban problems, especially Brownfield which has many opportunities for urban transformation and improving people's quality of life. But its regeneration faces challenges in clean-up and redevelopment. To overcome these challenges, the strategy of urban catalyst can be applied due to being an instrument within the strategies of urban transformation that comes out of the texture and rehabilitates that. This research presents the concepts and basic requirements of urban catalyst projects and their planning (political, management and leadership, legal, economic, social and environmental), design (underlying factors, Sense of location and identity) and implementation (4Ps model or public-private-people partnership) components for the acceleration of urban development. At the end, with the knowledge that every city has unique characteristic and it is not possible to adopt a single instruction for all cities, however, regarding to the global experiences, a common Brownfield regeneration process with the help of urban catalyst projects is presented by a proposed model in this study. If projects are understood and developed in accordance with what the city needs, they can deeply affect on the inefficient urban areas regeneration especially Brownfield. Manuscript profile -
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40 - Effects of different levels of Ajowan Trachyspermum ammi as an alternative to antibiotics on growth performance carcass characteristics and some blood parameters of broiler chickens
ali Reyan Mohasesi Hasan Darmani Koohi Reza Naseri Harsini Hamed KioumarsiThe purpose of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of different levels of powdered dried aerial parts of Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi) seeds on the performance and carcass traits of broiler chicks. In this experiment one hundred and sixty one-day-old broiler chick MoreThe purpose of this experiment was to evaluate the effects of different levels of powdered dried aerial parts of Ajowan (Trachyspermum ammi) seeds on the performance and carcass traits of broiler chicks. In this experiment one hundred and sixty one-day-old broiler chicks (Ross 308) were used in a completely randomized design with 4 treatments and 4 replicates (with 10 birds each). The experimental treatments included: 1) control group (without additive2) basal diet + 0.2% Ajowan powder, 3) basal diet + 0.4% Ajowan powder, and 4) basal diet + 0.6% Ajowan powder. Results showed that the levels of 0.2 and 0.4 % had no significant effect on daily weight gain, food intake and feed efficiency. Except for carcass weight, Ajowan had no significant effect on carcass characteristics. For blood parameters, the effects of Ajowan, in most cases, were non-significant. In contrast, plasma LDL and cholesterol concentrations decreased significantly with increasing levels of Ajowan powder. According to the obtained results, based on maintaining the bird's performance at the same levels as the control group and on the other hand improving the pattern of blood lipid metabolites, it can be said that Ajowan can be a good alternative to the growth-promoting antibiotic to improve health and solve the environmental problems in this area. Manuscript profile -
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41 - Determination of the sequence stratigraphy boundaries by combining the wavelet analysis of wire line data - case study in South Pars field
علي خوبياري دکتر اسماعیل کلانتری Charchi KeshavarziNowadays, wavelet analysis has many applications to identify and analyze the transient boundaries and waves, such as image borders and earthquake waves. Detection of discontinuities in the sedimentary sequences and identifying the boundaries of sequence stratigraphic su MoreNowadays, wavelet analysis has many applications to identify and analyze the transient boundaries and waves, such as image borders and earthquake waves. Detection of discontinuities in the sedimentary sequences and identifying the boundaries of sequence stratigraphic surfaces are one of those applications. In this study, wavelet analysis was used to analyze wirline logs data, such as GR, NPHI, RHOB, RHOZ, THOR / URAN and multimin data such as anhydrite percentage volume, in which the data vary in sequence boundaries. Different types of sequence boundaries impact on different types of logs. The wireline logs are affected by structural and lithological changes; thus, we cannot identify those boundaries using a kind of correlation coefficients. In this study, a combination of coefficients for the wireline logs is used. This combination offers a good way to automatically determine the borders fairly accurate. The best results are obtained from the coefficients combination of GR, NPHI, RHOB (RHOZ) logs and the anhydrite percentage volume multimin, and also, the coefficients combination of GR, NPHI, RHOB (RHOZ) logs and thorium to uranium ratio (THOR / URAN) graphs. Comparison between the results of this study in Kangan and Dalan formations of South Pars gas field with the other proved methods show the capability of this technique in combination of data. Manuscript profile -
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42 - Synthesis of smart nanoparticles polymer for extraction of phenoxy acid herbicides from water samples
Majid Tashi Gholam Abbas Fanaei Kheirabad sogol mirzaei Mehrdad pakzad Oskooi noorbakhsh Mirzaei Heydariyan Dehkordi هادی تابانیDue to their high polarity andsolubility in water these acidic herbicides can be released from harvest fields and therefore pollute surface and ground waters. The World Health Organization (WHO) regulations set 70 ng mL−1 as the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of phenox MoreDue to their high polarity andsolubility in water these acidic herbicides can be released from harvest fields and therefore pollute surface and ground waters. The World Health Organization (WHO) regulations set 70 ng mL−1 as the maximum contaminant level (MCL) of phenoxy acid herbicidesin drinking water [2]. Therefore, the presence of these chemicals inwater sources is highly objectionable for human and animal consumption. Due to the fact that the major sources of drinking water are ground water and river water, monitoring the acidic and polar herbicides in these water sources is quite necessary. Therefore, in this study, we focused on introducing a novel microgel sorbent in which the adsorption and desorption of analytes are controlled only by changing the pH value of the sample. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first report on employing a pH-sensitive magnetic microgel as a new sorbent. In order to increase the adsorption efficiency and rapidly separatethe sorbent from the sample matrix by an external magnetic field, microgel was grafted on magnetic nanoparticles. Finally, the optimized procedure was employed to determine these phenoxy acid herbicides in river water samples. Manuscript profile -
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43 - Analysis of tectonic seismic activity in the Tabas area
Razieh Abbaspour Seyed Morteza Mousavi Mahmoureza HeyhatIndependent estimates of deterministic and probabilistic methods of hazard analysis in the region of Tabas City were conducted in this study . Gutenberg - Richter relation for Tabas was obtained by analyses of seismic data based on LogN= 2.3 - 0.50 Ms. The greatest hori MoreIndependent estimates of deterministic and probabilistic methods of hazard analysis in the region of Tabas City were conducted in this study . Gutenberg - Richter relation for Tabas was obtained by analyses of seismic data based on LogN= 2.3 - 0.50 Ms. The greatest horizontal acceleration on Tabas city is 0.7g rsulted from Shotori thrust with a shaking power of 7.4 Richters. The obtained results show that, Kalmard fault with length of 170 km and distance of 50 kilometers from Tabas, has the highest impact after Shotori thrust. So that, the most expected seismic (8.93 Richter), the maximum relative intensity at the center (8.32), the maximum horizontal displacement at the center (29.82cm) and the maximum vertical displacement (66.70cm) are the result of this fault on Tabas. Using geostatistical analysis tool in ArcGIS (ordinary kriging), a suitable model was introduced for mapping the maximum gravitational acceleration. Using this map, zones with high and very high seismic risks and two liner earthquake sources with NE- SW trend (west of Tabas) as a result of Kalmard and Ladar faults and NW-SE (east of Tabas) as a result of Shotori, Esfandiar and Nayband faults were identified. Manuscript profile -
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44 - Comparison of the MLP and RBF Neural Networks for the Determination of Confined Aquifer Parameters
Tahereh Azari Nozar SamaniIn this paper, Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) and Radial Basis Function (RBF) Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are designed for the determination of confined aquifer parameters: transmissibility and storage coefficient. The networks are trained for the well function of c MoreIn this paper, Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) and Radial Basis Function (RBF) Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are designed for the determination of confined aquifer parameters: transmissibility and storage coefficient. The networks are trained for the well function of confined aquifers. By applying the principal component analysis (PCA) on the training data sets the topology of the MLP and RBF networks is reduced and fixed to [1×12×1] and [1×14×1], respectively regardless of number of records in the pumping test data. The networks generate the optimal match point coordinates for any individual real pumping test data set. The match point coordinates are then incorporated with Theis analytical solution (1935) and the aquifer parameter values are determined. The generalization ability and performance of the developed networks is evaluated with 100000 sets of synthetic data and their accuracy is compared with that of type curve matching technique by two sets of real pumping test data. The results showed that though both MLP and RBF networks are able to determine the confined aquifers parameters and eliminate graphical error inherent in the type curve matching technique but the MLP network is more accurate than the RBF network. Therefore, the proposed MLP network is recommended as an accurate automatic and fast procedure for the confined aquifer parameters estimation. Manuscript profile -
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45 - Petrogensis and tectonomagmatic setting of Moghanlu Granitoid (NW of Iran)
Fatemeh Najmi Leili Fathiyan Seyed Ahmad Mazaheri Farhad Aliani Saeid Saadat Ali Akbar Baharifar Azam Entezari Mohamad Hossian ZarinkoubThe Moghanlu granitoid was located in the northwest of central Iranian structural zone with a Precamberian age. Based on field observations and microscopic studies, this body includes tonalite, monzogranite and granodiorite. Based on geochemical studies, tonalites are I MoreThe Moghanlu granitoid was located in the northwest of central Iranian structural zone with a Precamberian age. Based on field observations and microscopic studies, this body includes tonalite, monzogranite and granodiorite. Based on geochemical studies, tonalites are I-type, calc-alkaline, and weakly peraluminous. Based on isotopic studies [(87Sr/86Sr (i) and εNd (i) values equal to 0.710544, -7.01 respectively)], low values of La/Yb, Sr/Y , Nb/Ta, Ni and Cr, low fractionated patterns (flat pattern) of rare earth elements (REE) and negative anomaly of Eu, it can be concluded that they were resulted from melting of amphibolitic thickened mafic crust or under plate basalts (in the stability field of plagioclase) in low pressures and low depth in volcanic arc granitic area. Monzogranites are S-type, peraluminous and calc-alkaline, which are plotted in collision zone. These rocks are enriched in LILE and LREE and also depleted in HFSE, which represent negative anomaly of Ba, Ti, Nb, Sr with Mg number about 11-20. On the basis of this result, it can be concluded that the granitoids were generated from melting of crustal rocks (melt derived from pelitic rocks with high plagioclase content). Granodiorite are I-type, calc-alkaline and peraluminous. They have 87Sr/86Sr (i) and εNd(i) values of 0.71713, -10.55, Mg number between 31-33, negative anomaly of Sr and Nb, and also positive anomaly of La and Th, which represent that these rocks were generated from partial melting of lower to middle crust. These granodiorites were formed because of thickening and shorting due to continental- continental collision (collision of Iranian-Arabian plates). With respect to geographical location of Moghanlu body and the age of this units, it seems that these granitoide rocks formed on active continental margin during convergence of Central Iran and Alborz-Azarbayjan plates to Arabian platform during Precambrian. Manuscript profile -
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46 - Ability of Felmann wells to improve the physical and microbial parameters of river water
Mojtaba G.Mahmoodlu Mostfa Seyed Seyd Mostafa Khezri Gholam Abbas Fanaei KheirabadRiverbank filtration can be used as an effective and low-cost method for water treatment of rivers for drinking purposes. In alluvial land consisting of loose sediments (e.g., sand or gravel) with a water table near land surface, one of the most economical methods for e MoreRiverbank filtration can be used as an effective and low-cost method for water treatment of rivers for drinking purposes. In alluvial land consisting of loose sediments (e.g., sand or gravel) with a water table near land surface, one of the most economical methods for extracting water in large volumes is the use of wells with large diameter such as Felmann Well. In this study, we investigated the effect of Felmann Wells and riverbank filtration process on improving the water quality parameters of surface water. For this, Doogh River and a Felmann Well were sampled simultaneously within a 5-month period. SPSS software and T-tset were used to determine the significant difference between data obtained from chemical analysis. Comparison of water quality parameters of Doogh River and Felmann Well showed that riverbank filtration can play an important role in reducing the physical and biological parameters of water in Felmann Well drilled near the river. For drinking water purpose, the water quality of both Doogh River and Felmann Well was investigated using WQI (Water Quality Index). Hence, the WQI for Doogh River water varied from 50 to 57, which indicated the average quality of the water of the Doogh River. While, WQI value varied from 64 and 75 for the Felmann well representing a good water quality in the well. Results of this study showed that the Felmann wells which were drilled near the riverbank can play an important role in improving the water quality parameters of surface water for drinking purposes. Manuscript profile -
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47 - Reconstruction of present-day local stress field affecting the North Tabriz Fault and surrounding areas based on earthquakes focal mechanism by using inversion method
Ahad Noori Behnam RahimiIn this research, present-day tectonic stress field affecting North Tabriz Fault and surrounding areas was reconstructed by using 37 compiled earthquakes focal mechanism from various sources. Triangle diagrams were used to determine the sense of the earthquakes focal me MoreIn this research, present-day tectonic stress field affecting North Tabriz Fault and surrounding areas was reconstructed by using 37 compiled earthquakes focal mechanism from various sources. Triangle diagrams were used to determine the sense of the earthquakes focal mechanism. The sense of these data varies from strike-slip to thrust regime. Stress separation process was applied on data set for separation of the various tectonics regimes from a poly-phase system to obtain reduced stress tensors. This was done because most of the data participated in them and reconstructed stress fields completely cover the stresses affecting the region. The results of inversion analysis and internal separation of the data set show three stress regimes acting in this region. Considerably, all three stress regimes have a horizontal pressure stress with NW-SE to NNW-SSE trend. The direction of maximum pressure in each first, second and third regimes is 09/329, 28/310 and 03/138, respectively. In this research, present-day tectonic stress field affecting North Tabriz Fault and surrounding areas was reconstructed by using 37 compiled earthquakes focal mechanism from various sources. Triangle diagrams were used to determine the sense of the earthquakes focal mechanism. The sense of these data varies from strike-slip to thrust regime. Stress separation process was applied on data set for separation of the various tectonics regimes from a poly-phase system to obtain reduced stress tensors. This was done because most of the data participated in them and reconstructed stress fields completely cover the stresses affecting the region. The results of inversion analysis and internal separation of the data set show three stress regimes acting in this region. Considerably, all three stress regimes have a horizontal pressure stress with NW-SE to NNW-SSE trend. The direction of maximum pressure in each first, second and third regimes is 09/329, 28/310 and 03/138, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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48 - Geometrical parameter, Anticline, Sarkan, Zagros, Lurestan
Reza Alipoor امیرحسین صدر farid shahmoradi عارف شمسزادهThe Sarkan anticline is located in the Lurestan sedimentary-structural zone and in the Zagros fold and thrust belt. Geometry and kinematic of the fold of this zone are controlled by thrust faults and detachment levels. The exposed formations in this anticline are the up MoreThe Sarkan anticline is located in the Lurestan sedimentary-structural zone and in the Zagros fold and thrust belt. Geometry and kinematic of the fold of this zone are controlled by thrust faults and detachment levels. The exposed formations in this anticline are the upper Cretaceous and Cenozoic formations. In this research, geometry and deformational style analysis of the anticline and role of the detachment levels on folding style have been investigated using drawing four structural cross-sections, interpretation of the seismic profiles and calculation of geometric parameters. The structure of this anticline is affected by two detachment horizon, which is the flysch Amiran, and shaly Garu formations as the upper and middle detachment levels, respectively. The high thickness of the upper detachment level caused displacement of the surface anticline axis to the SW with respect to the deep anticline axis. The study of geometrical parameters and structural cross-sections of the Sarkan anticline exhibit that this structure is an asymmetric and noncylindrical anticline, and from tightness and aspect ratio view is ranked in the open to gentle and wide category, respectively. Manuscript profile -
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49 - Prediction of Parental stress based on early maladaptive schemas and quality of marital life in mothers with children with special needs
Maryam Mirzaii Fenjani Banafshe OmidvarThe aim of this study was to predict parenting stress based on early maladaptive schemas and quality of marital life in mothers with children with special needs in Shiraz. The research method was descriptive. The statistical population included all mothers of children w MoreThe aim of this study was to predict parenting stress based on early maladaptive schemas and quality of marital life in mothers with children with special needs in Shiraz. The research method was descriptive. The statistical population included all mothers of children with children with specific needs in Shiraz, using a sampling method, 220 subjects were selected. They completed parent stress questionnaires, marital quality of life, and early maladaptive schemas. To analyze the hypotheses, multiple regression analysis was used. Results in the first hypothesis showed that the quality of marital life could predict the parents' stress in mothers with children with special needs. In the second hypothesis, early maladaptive schemas could predict the stress of parents of mothers with children with special needs. In the third hypothesis, two variables of quality of life in marriage and early maladaptive schemes have been able to predict the stress of parents of mothers with children with special needs. Manuscript profile -
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50 - The Comparison and Analysis of Post-Colonial Manifestations in Tayeb Salih “Season of Migration to the North” and Simin Daneshvar “Savushun” Novels
Reza ناظميان maryam shokuhiniaThe effect of colonialism on the Third World is always under consideration in works of worldwide authors and poets. Post-Colonial Literature attempts to fight against colonialism by offering a true picture and clarifying the truth behind the matter. One of the most cert MoreThe effect of colonialism on the Third World is always under consideration in works of worldwide authors and poets. Post-Colonial Literature attempts to fight against colonialism by offering a true picture and clarifying the truth behind the matter. One of the most certain purposes of Post-Colonialism theory is to understand the method of Colonialism approach in forming identities of colonialist and colonized to fight against this ideology. Iran and Sudan are among the countries that were under predominance of colonialism in some past periods. “Simin Daneshvar” and “Tayeb Salih” are among the contemporary Iranian and Sudanese authors who use Post-Colonialism novel framework to unmask and uncover historical truths about fighting against colonialists. Current study reviews and examines mentioned novels in their own time with Post-Colonialism point of view; it also examines consequences of Colonialism in Iran and Arab World using Analytic-Descriptive method. Manuscript profile -
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51 - The Analysis of Alexander Journey in Darab-name of Tarsusi based on Archetype of “The Journey of Hero” by Joseph Campbell
rahman zabihi parvin paykaniThe analysis of old narratives is one of the significant approaches in archetypical criticism through the “The Journey of Hero” by Joseph Campbell. One of the significant narratives of Alexander journey is the narrative of Darab-name by Tarsusi. The events of this journ MoreThe analysis of old narratives is one of the significant approaches in archetypical criticism through the “The Journey of Hero” by Joseph Campbell. One of the significant narratives of Alexander journey is the narrative of Darab-name by Tarsusi. The events of this journey can be analyzed using the elements of archetype of the “The Journey of Hero” by Joseph Campbell like departure, invitation, mystic help, respect, the path of test, tempter woman, final blessing, return, the hand of salvation, and so on. The most important stage of The Journey of Hero in Departure section is the invitation to journey by Aristotelis in the role of archetype of Wise Old man. Dominating on “Dara” as the guard of First Threshold, facing with Buran-Doxt in the role of tempter woman and then marrying with her and converting her to Positive Anima in Section of The Path of Test, searching alkahest as the final blessing, visiting angels, and reaching a prophet-like stage, seeing strange and extravagant matters and dominion on world are all the important steps of the Journey of Hero in the narrative of Tarsusi. The study shows the evolution of a historical event in epic and mythological frameworks. One can arrive at a new reading of this narrative within these frameworks. Manuscript profile -
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52 - The Comparison and Analysis of Post-Colonial Manifestations in Tayeb Salih “Season of Migration to the North” and Simin Daneshvar “Savushun” Novels
Reza ناظميان maryam shokuhiniaThe effect of colonialism on the Third World is always under consideration in works of worldwide authors and poets. Post-Colonial Literature attempts to fight against colonialism by offering a true picture and clarifying the truth behind the matter. One of the most cert MoreThe effect of colonialism on the Third World is always under consideration in works of worldwide authors and poets. Post-Colonial Literature attempts to fight against colonialism by offering a true picture and clarifying the truth behind the matter. One of the most certain purposes of Post-Colonialism theory is to understand the method of Colonialism approach in forming identities of colonialist and colonized to fight against this ideology. Iran and Sudan are among the countries that were under predominance of colonialism in some past periods. “Simin Daneshvar” and “Tayeb Salih” are among the contemporary Iranian and Sudanese authors who use Post-Colonialism novel framework to unmask and uncover historical truths about fighting against colonialists. Current study reviews and examines mentioned novels in their own time with Post-Colonialism point of view; it also examines consequences of Colonialism in Iran and Arab World using Analytic-Descriptive method. Manuscript profile -
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53 - The Comparison of “Shirin and Xosru” by Rouh-al-Amin Shahrestani-e Isfahani with “Xosru and Shirin” By Nezami Ganjavi
Mohammad Ali Khazanehdarlou بهروز سلطانیRouh-al-Amin Shahrestani-e Isfahani named Mir Jomle was born in 981 (L. Hegira) in “Shahrestan environs of Isfahan and died in 1047 Hegira due to jerk and knock kneed maladies in New Delhi. In spite the fact that he was a minister and one of the overwrought and hardwork MoreRouh-al-Amin Shahrestani-e Isfahani named Mir Jomle was born in 981 (L. Hegira) in “Shahrestan environs of Isfahan and died in 1047 Hegira due to jerk and knock kneed maladies in New Delhi. In spite the fact that he was a minister and one of the overwrought and hardworking poets of his time. Imitating Nezami Ganjavi, he has composed a Xamse. He has nearly thirty thousand couplets. His method in poetry is one that Kalim, glorifying him, has said: “he sewed the clothes of words into the meanings”. The comparison of comparables with the original work can help us identify the literary work, and the reasons of its survival and success. Comparing the content, structures and language of Shirin and Xosru” by Rouh-al-Amin Shahrestani-e Isfahani poem With “Xosru and Shirin” By Nezami Ganjavi’s peom, this article attempts to review the differences and similarities between these two poems. Some parts of Rouh-al-Amin’s work which is imitated from Nezami Ganjavi has a different expression method. Many of words, phrases and expressions used by Nezami have gotten new frames in his poetry, which are cheaper than the original work by Nezami Ganjavi. Rouh-al-Amin did not tend a lot to newness in phrases and expression and words and mostly attempts to change narrations and events of stories. Manuscript profile -
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54 - The Analysis of Paradoxical Contents of Molavi Based on the Analytic Method of Jung
سید ماجد غروی نیستانی مجتبی زروانیWe first try to clarify our meaning of “paradoxical”; then, we shall see in format of three basic samples that the paradoxical phrases used by Molavi turn to: rhetorical device to array a reduced speech, or is read in a contradictory format, or is reduced to a reasonabl MoreWe first try to clarify our meaning of “paradoxical”; then, we shall see in format of three basic samples that the paradoxical phrases used by Molavi turn to: rhetorical device to array a reduced speech, or is read in a contradictory format, or is reduced to a reasonable method to realize the words. Although these samples are useful guidelines in most cases, they are mostly to solve the problem of Paradox rather than its epistemology. According to the interpretation of Jung on Fundamental paradoxes in human existence, this article tries to provide a new perspective to analyze this issue in Molavi’s thought. This article is not a simultaneity and comparison of Molavi and Jung Mind-set; but it is the formulation of Jung Model for Paradox Analysis, and applying this sample in Molavi’s thought. According to this sample, mystic is encountered with an existential paradox in the deepest levels of “self” and considers this deep contradiction as the voucher of self growth and reach of knowledge. Manuscript profile -
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55 - Figure (Naghsh) and Banner (Derafsh): An Investigation into the Underlying Relations between Hero, Color, and Figure in the story of Rostam and Sohrab
محمدکاظم یوسفپور نسرین کریمپورUnderlying structures of literary or artistic works are shaped by implied and multilayer semantic relations among their constituents. At the surface structure, they manifest as aesthetics of the works. So, their key concepts and symbolic meanings should be sought at the MoreUnderlying structures of literary or artistic works are shaped by implied and multilayer semantic relations among their constituents. At the surface structure, they manifest as aesthetics of the works. So, their key concepts and symbolic meanings should be sought at the layer of deep structure. Shahnameh is a literary work having rich meaning depth, and broad underlying semantic relations. The variety and multiplicity of its constituents open it up to study from different perspectives. Focusing on two frequent structural elements in an episode in the story of 'Rostam and Sohrab', namely, 'the color of Sarapardeh' and 'the figure of Darafsh', this article reveals the their implicit relations, and sheds light on one part of the colorful and mysterious world of this masterpiece, in order to show to what extent the overall meaning and the numerous concepts of the text have been conveyed through these two elements alone. Manuscript profile -
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56 - A Survry to the Features of Feminine Traditional and Modern Identity in Parvin Etesami’s Poetry
مریم صادقی گیوی بهاره پرهیزکاریParvin is a poet expressing the isolation and the constraints imposed on women by her contemporaries. She delved into the prevalent beliefs and ill-treatment of the women of her time, which mainly originated from the women themselves, and attempted to evaluate them care MoreParvin is a poet expressing the isolation and the constraints imposed on women by her contemporaries. She delved into the prevalent beliefs and ill-treatment of the women of her time, which mainly originated from the women themselves, and attempted to evaluate them carefully and realistically so that she could find solutions. She was a pioneer poet in this regard. This article analyzes Parvin’s view on women which at the same time is traditional and modern. On the one hand, she admires women as mothers and wives, which entails the features like endurance, kindness, compassion, purity and chastity. On the other hand, she stresses the effective fulfilling of these functions through education and originality of their thoughts. Their relations to their spouses would be based on mutual understanding rather than obedience; they could raise their children in such a way that they would serve the society efficiently. Manuscript profile -
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57 - The Analysis of the Reactions of Three Contemporary Poetesses to a Part of the Prevailing Iranian Traditional Culture
سید مهدی زرقانیThe article studies reactions of three contemporary poetesses to masculine culture. First, we review the difference of attitudes between Iranian poets of classical and constitutional periods. Then, we check the point with the poetry of Parvin E’tesami, Simin Behbahani, MoreThe article studies reactions of three contemporary poetesses to masculine culture. First, we review the difference of attitudes between Iranian poets of classical and constitutional periods. Then, we check the point with the poetry of Parvin E’tesami, Simin Behbahani, and Forooq Farokhzad, as the representatives of three different attitudes of objection reflected in their poems. Parvin represents the poets of ‘protesting’ attitude, who never go beyond the rigid limits of the tradition though. Simin is the representative of the poets distancing themselves from the tradition and have ‘reformist’ sympathies. Finally, Forooq represents the poets for who ‘protesting’ and ‘reform’ is not an end. Rather, they take a “rebellious” attitude toward the traditions. Manuscript profile -
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58 - Analyses of Definitions of Parody
محمدرضا صدريان‘Naqizeh’ (parody) in Old Persian literature was both in serious and humorous forms, and it was not confined to poetry, but has been used in prose, as well. The closest term in English to ‘Naqizeh’ is parody. Parody has different forms; however, such diversity is not su More‘Naqizeh’ (parody) in Old Persian literature was both in serious and humorous forms, and it was not confined to poetry, but has been used in prose, as well. The closest term in English to ‘Naqizeh’ is parody. Parody has different forms; however, such diversity is not suggestive of lacking a thorough agreement on the genre. Based on Bakhtin’s theory of Dialogue, and Genette’s and Barthes’s views, the present article provides a definition of parody in English literature covering most cases. Accordingly, parody can be defined as a deliberate imitation or transformation of a socio-cultural product (including literary and non-literary texts, and discourse in its Bakhtinian broad sense) so that it will recreate its original subject in a playful, not necessarily ironic way. Manuscript profile -
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59 - Plant Fairies
سيد محمد برفرAmong the subset of the fairy-tales genre, there is one type classified as No. 410 under Arne-Thompson classification. The narrative is centered on a young boy attaining a magic garden gets the fruits out of which emerge beautiful fairies. The tale is narrated in differ MoreAmong the subset of the fairy-tales genre, there is one type classified as No. 410 under Arne-Thompson classification. The narrative is centered on a young boy attaining a magic garden gets the fruits out of which emerge beautiful fairies. The tale is narrated in different versions around the world. Having gathered the stories narrated among different nations, the author in this article, tires to explore the rules governing these tales, and explain their universal motifs regarding their mythological origins. According to the findings of the present article, these tales and the myths behind them are reflections of the humans’ beautiful imagination on personification and attributing life to the nature. Moreover, the magic garden which the protagonist attains could be a mythological symbol of the Paradise Lost. Manuscript profile -
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60 - A Critical Study of Bidel’s Thoughts Reflected in One of His Sonnets
ali mohammadiBidel’s fame and greatness is not limited just to the manner of expressing his thoughts and its linguistic subtlety. Part of the glory of his poetry originates from his thoughts which is as mysterious and symbolic as his language. If we took it for granted that there is MoreBidel’s fame and greatness is not limited just to the manner of expressing his thoughts and its linguistic subtlety. Part of the glory of his poetry originates from his thoughts which is as mysterious and symbolic as his language. If we took it for granted that there is stylistic prominence at the semantic level of Bidel’s poetry, we could ask how the prominent features could be realized in the form of sonnet. When sonnet as a literary form is a place to express lyricism, how thought and love are put together there? Regarding the factor of thought, can Bidel’s sonnets be treated as a special kind of sonnet? At the present article, having studied one of the Bidel’s famous sonnets critically, with special focus on its content and the thoughts involved, we have come to the conclusion that just as the poetry of Hindi Style is distinguished in terms of its form, it is distinguished in terms of its content; and this fact is evident in Bidel’s sonnets as the famous exemplar of this style. Manuscript profile -
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61 - A Sociological Criticism and Analysis of the Story of "the Iranians Feast" With the Focus on the Series of Short stories entitled"A City Resembling the Paradise"
حسين نوينIn a sociological approach to literary studies, apart from their aesthetic and poetic functions, works of literature reveal the social- cultural trends of their own time. Author's world view, affected by their class- consciousness, to a great extent, forms their works. MoreIn a sociological approach to literary studies, apart from their aesthetic and poetic functions, works of literature reveal the social- cultural trends of their own time. Author's world view, affected by their class- consciousness, to a great extent, forms their works. In A City Resembling the Paradise, Simin Daneshvar describes the solemn and glum portrait of the women and the underclass of the Iranian society in a special period of its history. She views the deep- rooted ossification and superstition the causes of decadence which intensifies by the interferences of the western colonialists, especially the America. Turning to Iran's ancient civilization, the noble religious beliefs, and relying on the national potentials are the effective and decisive ways to decolonization and to remove sexual and social discrimination to which Daneshvar pays much attention in "A City Resembling the Paradise", especially in "the Iranians Feast" short story. The author employs a symbolic tone and style that best suits to the way of conveying the main ideas of the story. Manuscript profile -
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62 - “Moth” and “Siolisheh”; Two Symbols for One Situation; Paraphrase of Two Symbolic Poems by Nima Yushij
فاطمه راکعیIn the symbolic paraphrase of Nima Youshij’s poetries, we already face this pre-assumption; that some of these poems have a social-political theme which the poet either could not or has chose not to express directly and clearly, therefore in order to convey these themes MoreIn the symbolic paraphrase of Nima Youshij’s poetries, we already face this pre-assumption; that some of these poems have a social-political theme which the poet either could not or has chose not to express directly and clearly, therefore in order to convey these themes, he has resorted to poetic symbols. The author of this essay tries to approach the poet’s actual and intended concept and meaning as he created them through using the paraphrase methods of Schlamaikher (Shumaker) and his other fellow thinkers. For this purpose, by a constant and close study of the poet’s life, thoughts, works and the social-political situation related to Nima’s time, in addition to using the text as a guide, the researcher has reached this goal to a fair extent. In the present essay, two poems-“The Moth Close to the Beach” and “Siolishes” in which both enjoy a close atmosphere- and both mention someone tapping on the window of the poet’s room, are paraphrased. Also due to the manner in which the poet speaks in both cases, it is concluded that the symbols in “The Moth Close to the Beach” and “Siolishe”, both point to a similar situation or even the same case; where a person with communistic views hopes to creep in Nima’s house and so taps on the window of his house. This approach towards Nima’s symbolic works does not in any respect deny the reader-response approach towards literary texts, as the author of this essay finds it quite possible that even symbolic poems bear social and political motifs and therefore resemble various paraphrases within different approaches. Manuscript profile -
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63 - Study of Rumi and Rumi-Researchers in English Speaking Countries
Ahmad تميمداريThe subject of this paper relates to comparative literature and the impact the literary figures, thinkers and illustrators have taken from Persian literary works; especially Rumi’s most significant and prominent works. The method of research in this essay is referentia MoreThe subject of this paper relates to comparative literature and the impact the literary figures, thinkers and illustrators have taken from Persian literary works; especially Rumi’s most significant and prominent works. The method of research in this essay is referential and inductive. We have made an attempt to become familiar with the great American and English men of letters; ones who have compiled important works through either translation or adaptation and made a serious effort to introduce the Persian literature, especially Rumi’s poetry in the English speaking countries. Since the eighteenth century, and following movements such as studying Iran, Islam, and the East, Persian literature was noticed and therefore some of the literary men, scientists, and illustrators begun translating and adapting the Persian literary works. It was in the same century that the study of Rumi’s works became significant. The English and American Transcendentalists both idealized the school of Transcendentalism through studying and having researches on Rumi’s works. It was about late nineteenth century, in 1870, that Mankar Daniel Canoy published The Sacred Anthology of Oriental Texts. Some of Rumi’s stories stated the ideals of social moral and behavioral issues. William R. Alger, one of Emerson’s friends, published The First American Anthology of Oriental Literature. Edward J. Brown translated the prose introduction of The First Volume of Massnavi into English. The climax of studies on Rumi’s works was done by Reynold Elaine Nicholson; who published eight books for the interpretation and paraphrase of Massnavi and actually devoted fifteen years of his life to this issue. Arthur J. Arbery is counted as one of the great thinkers in the field of Rumi studies. James J.Koan, an art teacher, rewrote fifty of the selected poems from Nicholson’s Poetry- taken from Shams Tabrizi’s Book of Poetry- in a modern poetic structure. And finally Andrew Harroy created some works as memorials of Rumi’s works. Manuscript profile -
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64 - The Influence of Rumi on Fuzi Mostari about Perfect Human
سداد ديزدارويجThe comparison of the attitudes of the poets and writers of different countries on the major evolutions of thought and art is one of the most significant branches in the analysis of prose and poetic texts, and also one of the major discussions in literary criticism. Com MoreThe comparison of the attitudes of the poets and writers of different countries on the major evolutions of thought and art is one of the most significant branches in the analysis of prose and poetic texts, and also one of the major discussions in literary criticism. Comparative literature shows us the interaction of thoughts, literature and culture among two or even more nations; while it also reveals to what extent a culture, or thought of an individual person, or rather a nation, has been developed and influenced the world. Anyhow, this branch of literary criticism is among the most important debates and discussions in the “cross-cultural” studies too, and can even be considered as one of its major principles. Among the Bosnian poets, scholars, and writers, Fuzi Mostari enjoys a special and unique position, while he was deeply influenced by Rumi in a variety of aspects. This research was prepared through a documental and referential method, studying the valid and reliable sources and documents. A thorough study and research made it clear that Fuzi was indeed seriously influenced by Rumi in the basic principles, grounds, methods and even the devices used for discussing the concept and characteristics of “perfect human”. Manuscript profile -
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65 - The Dissonance of Theory and Written Word (Study and Criticism of “Sparrows Sense Heaven”)
Alireza SiddiquiSparrows Sense Heaven, a novel, was written based on post-modernism teachings. Paying attention to chaos in narration and naturally the time of the story, super-story features, creating a false cycle using historical characters along with story characters and the presen MoreSparrows Sense Heaven, a novel, was written based on post-modernism teachings. Paying attention to chaos in narration and naturally the time of the story, super-story features, creating a false cycle using historical characters along with story characters and the presence of the writer within the story for distorting the borders between the reality and imagination are among the features and characteristics which categorize this work as a post-modern novel. Still, and at points, one can spot and observe issues which have no relation with the post-modernism teachings. The present essay first points to the post-modernism characteristics of the novel, and then criticizes the non-relevant elements. It also shows that using the methods related to this process- which claims one of its major duties to be revealing a character as a symbol and representative of the sacred defense war soldiers- is not in its right and due place; as the post-modernism attitude and insight towards man and life does not correspond with the existing attitude in this novel. Obviously despite the emphasis of all the characters on describing an ideal character in the novel, we are not even facing a multi-voiced novel either. Manuscript profile -
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66 - Analysis of Prophet Mohammad's Ascension Position in Meiybodi's Kashf-Al-Asrar Interpretation
مجيد سرمدي محمود شيخProphet Mohammad and the events of his life enjoys a particular position befor the Muslims. The Islamic scholars- whether mystic, theologist, or philosopher- have constantly made an attempt to express and reveal his character and they have spoke of his position within t MoreProphet Mohammad and the events of his life enjoys a particular position befor the Muslims. The Islamic scholars- whether mystic, theologist, or philosopher- have constantly made an attempt to express and reveal his character and they have spoke of his position within the universe and his stand compared to the other prophets. There is no doubt that initially, this attempt had affectionate roots; but then later on its theoretical aspects and dimensions overcame its passionate aspects. The purpose of this research is to identify two significant incidents in Prophets' life that express his character better considering how they are revealed in Kashf-Al-Asrar and then show the role of the Ascent in this relation as mentioned in this book. As Meiybodi had mystical tendencies himself in the interpretation and paraphrase of the Quran and in quoting the Ascent, he is more concerned about the mystical and passionate aspects. So he merely focuses on the knowledge and superiority of Prophet in the spiritual statue. Meanwhile he does not mention the borders on the theory of "perfect human" while the central issue is "the truth about Mohammad"; a discussion which later on became one of the most basic discussions for the mystics and the theoretical sophists. Manuscript profile -
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67 - Rostam vs. Arjan A Comparative Study of the Characters In Shahname and Mohabaharat
حسينعلي قبادي Alireza SiddiquiMohabahart is an Indian work of epic, which narrates the war of Pandowan between the five sons of Raja Pand and gurus, the sons of Raja, to rule over a region called, Hastnapur. In this eighteen-day war, Pandowan defeats his cousins. Arjan, one of the characters, who s MoreMohabahart is an Indian work of epic, which narrates the war of Pandowan between the five sons of Raja Pand and gurus, the sons of Raja, to rule over a region called, Hastnapur. In this eighteen-day war, Pandowan defeats his cousins. Arjan, one of the characters, who shoulders a large number of responsibilities during different events, resembles Rostam in many ways. It is the objective of this paper to compare the two champions: their relations with gods, their marriage in a foreign land, having a son, becoming aware of revitalizing herb, going on seven dangerous journeys, and finally each killing his own brother. Attempts have been made to prove that due to the immigrations of the tribes from Iran to India, the Iranian beliefs, customs, and mythology, have had a profound impact on Indian epics. Manuscript profile -
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68 - A critical look at Farsi grammar (2)
سعيد دامنيVarious types of grammar have been written on Farsi language and different viewpoints have also been put forward on the “sentence” and “word” elements and features. Variety of the materials generally leads students and those learning Farsi language to the fact that ther MoreVarious types of grammar have been written on Farsi language and different viewpoints have also been put forward on the “sentence” and “word” elements and features. Variety of the materials generally leads students and those learning Farsi language to the fact that there is no fixed rules and regulations for Farsi language and disagreements on the issue is a must. All are looking for a source in which they can find the scientific procedures in this regards. This article tries to make the readers familiarized with Farsi grammar and to have a look at all the grammars written in this area. Definition of the grammar from a scientific viewpoint and up-to-now written grammars on Farsi also their merits and demerits have been scattered throughout the article. In fact, strong-points and weak-points of the traditionalists and linguists have been dealt with by criticizing the grammar 2 in applied way. All the critics are made based on the scientific linguistic viewpoint. Manuscript profile -
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69 - A comparison between the stories of Khosro and Shirin by Ferdowsi and Nezami
حسن شاهیپورThis article is aimed at comparing two stories of Khosro and Shirin written in two different verses. First, a summary of two verses namely Shahname and Khosro and Shirin are presented as a total framework and outline of the stories in front of the readers’ eyes. The MoreThis article is aimed at comparing two stories of Khosro and Shirin written in two different verses. First, a summary of two verses namely Shahname and Khosro and Shirin are presented as a total framework and outline of the stories in front of the readers’ eyes. Then two versions of the story have been compared with a historic source in order to reveal that which of the poets was more obligated to the historical narration. Certainly the refer should be made to a source which had been written before the two verses were written because it is highly probable that the dates following the two verses had been effected by one of them. Meanwhile, the stories might have been changed through the history. For this reason we have chosen the book Tarikhe Tabari which is the oldest source in order to measure the two summaries. There were some points in Tarikhe Tabari, not written in Shahname or Khosro and Shirin. In such a case, we referred to the books Majmaoltavarikh and Tarikhe Saalabi written before Nezami period. Manuscript profile -
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70 - A Comparative Study of Education in Saadi’s Works and Tagor's Poems
Ahmad حسنی رنجبر کاینا ابراهیمیUndountedly different nations owe their educational doctrines to their intellectual characters. In order to understand the educational doctrine in Iran and other countries that is close or similar to Iran, studying Saadi’s and Tagor’s thoughts considered to be reasonabl MoreUndountedly different nations owe their educational doctrines to their intellectual characters. In order to understand the educational doctrine in Iran and other countries that is close or similar to Iran, studying Saadi’s and Tagor’s thoughts considered to be reasonable and significant. This research aims at dealing with this fundamental question that “what are the similarities and differences between the lyrical themes in Saadi’s works and Tagor’s poems?” Undoubtedly, the effect of cultural, climate, scientific, political and social factors has important role in forming these ideas, and is the reason of the similarities and differences in fundamental themes like paying attention to the nature of education, the value of life, death, aging, word, and etc. However, each one of these poets sometimes has his own ideas regarding a specific subject which is quite the opposite or independent of the other. In this article, the ups and downs of these poets’ ideas and their concordance and independence will be studied. Manuscript profile -
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71 - The Origin of the Battle Between Elephant and Sheep in a Parable in Golestan
Parables (proverbs) as a part of culture and experience of old-time people represent lots of thoughts, perceptions and beliefs that have endured the course of times. Therefore, researching the parables can lead us to the origins of our ancestors’ thoughts. Sometimes, my MoreParables (proverbs) as a part of culture and experience of old-time people represent lots of thoughts, perceptions and beliefs that have endured the course of times. Therefore, researching the parables can lead us to the origins of our ancestors’ thoughts. Sometimes, myths which are related to group unconsciousness in a mysterious way are used in parables, or in another word, sometimes parables mirror group unconsciousness, especially mythical thoughts. One of these parables which the writer believes represents a very old belief in Iranian culture is “Sheep is clean and the elephant is carrion” in the first chapter of Golestan of Sa’adi. The mythical origin of this parable is studied in this research, and it is shown that how the elephant as an Ahrimanic creature confronts the sheep as an Ahurai force, and how the fight between an elephant and a sheep can represent a fundamental belief in Iranian culture in the form of a parable. . Manuscript profile -
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72 - From the Body Part Word “Face” to Conjunction
Sedigheh Poormaleki Mojtaba Monshizadeh Arsalan Golfam Ferdows AghagolzadehGrammaticalization is a process through which a lexical item changes into a grammatical morpheme. Semantic changes of a free morpheme along with the categorical and phonological changes result in structural function in the syntax of a language, and the former lexical it MoreGrammaticalization is a process through which a lexical item changes into a grammatical morpheme. Semantic changes of a free morpheme along with the categorical and phonological changes result in structural function in the syntax of a language, and the former lexical items are used to express abstract grammatical concepts such as tense, aspect, and mood. In all languages, body part words as a part of lexical sources are very frequent, and have a vast semantic network. The role of these free lexical items in the process of grammaticalization has been documented by various researchers, and it has been shown that some of the body part words have been changed into adposition by moving through the continuum of grammaticalization and after a change in their core meaning. This research tries to investigate the body part word "face" and the pattern of changes in this free lexical item in Persian language system within the framework of the grammaticalization process. To do so, the different simple, derived and derived compound forms of "face" in Anvari Allegory Dictionary(1383) and FarsNet have been studied to answer the following questions: 1)what is the continuum of the changes in body part word "face" in the process of grammaticalization, and 2) what are the semantic, morphosyntactic, and categorical outcomes of grammaticalization of this word? The results show that this word has undergone the grammaticalization process like other body part words and even progressed more. This word not only refers to "face" (core meaning), it has also undergone semantic generalization and hierarchical pejoration, and participated in new structures and functions. The ending point of changes of this face is its function as compound subordinate conjunction in conditional forms and contrastive expressions. This word has gone so beyond its core meaning as subordinate conjunction that no sign of the former core meaning as body part word "face" is available. Manuscript profile -
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73 - A comparative analysis poetry and painting in Safavid era Based on theory of Henry Remak
Morad EsmaeeliAs an interdisciplinary study in comparative literature, this paper is to address the linkage between literature and painting in Safavid era. Integrating Remak’s theory of Comparative Literature and Art, this study is to disclose how the same concept can be represented MoreAs an interdisciplinary study in comparative literature, this paper is to address the linkage between literature and painting in Safavid era. Integrating Remak’s theory of Comparative Literature and Art, this study is to disclose how the same concept can be represented in different forms in poetry and painting in that era. Findings show that poetries and paintings in the investigated era are not in the perpetuation of previously dominant styles. Rather, poetry and painting in this era has their own special paradigm. In fact, Safavid poets and painters enjoy a set of common principles which cannot be compared with the previous eras. Furthermore, secularism is one main presupposition which make the building blocks of thought and art in the era. Indeed, the poets and painters in the era have created their own work in various forms such as: realism, partialism (micro reading), entertainment-related reading, using surrounding elements, etc. which all are the main components of secularism. Manuscript profile -
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74 - A comparative study of the concept of moderation inthe advices of the sixth "Dinkard" and in Ferdowsi's "Shahnameh
zahra delpazi Mohammad behnamfar MOHAMMAD REZA RASHED MOHASSELOne of the basic concepts in Iranian thought is the principle of moderation in life affairs, which is clearly reflected in Pahlavi books and advice letters, especially in the sixth book of Dinkard, the most detailed advice letter in the Pahlavi language. In Ferdowsi's S MoreOne of the basic concepts in Iranian thought is the principle of moderation in life affairs, which is clearly reflected in Pahlavi books and advice letters, especially in the sixth book of Dinkard, the most detailed advice letter in the Pahlavi language. In Ferdowsi's Shahnameh, which is considered as the summary of pre-Islamic Iranian culture, moderation is one of the basic principles that has been emphasized in various advices.In this article, we have tried to represent the similarities of these two books on moderation in a comparative way and with a content analysis approach. The results show that the concept of moderation in the Sixth Dinkard and Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh are very close to one another. In both books, thr extremes of excessiveness are examples of evil, and the good that lies between them is a symbol of moderation. On the other hand, goodness equals goodwill, good thinking and good speech; Three important principles of Zoroastrian thought that are directly related to reason and guide people to a rational life based on moderation.There is also a close link between moderation and justice that evokes the concept of "asha" in Zoroastrian thought.It is noteworthy that the concept of moderation in the sixth Dinkard is more consistent with the recommendations of the historical part of the Shahnameh, especially poems related to the reign of Khosrow Anoshirvan, and sometimes the recommendations are quite similar which could be the result of the direct influence of the sixth Dinkard on Shahnameh or due tocommon sources for the two books. Manuscript profile -
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75 - Sociological analysis of Shamloo's and AbuMazi's poetry based on Henry Zalamansky's theory
marjan aliakbarzade zehtab Hossen YazdaniSocial developments have been reflected in Iranian and Lebanese literature since the beginning of the twentieth century in an especial way, and the poems of Ahmad Shamloo in contemporary Iranian literature and the poems of Abu Mazi in contemporary Lebanese literature ha MoreSocial developments have been reflected in Iranian and Lebanese literature since the beginning of the twentieth century in an especial way, and the poems of Ahmad Shamloo in contemporary Iranian literature and the poems of Abu Mazi in contemporary Lebanese literature have had special importance in terms of reflecting social developments.The present article aims to explain the reflections of social events in Shamloo and AbuMazi’s poetry based on the dominant content theory in Henri Zalamansky's sociology of literature with a descriptive-analytical approach based on the American School of Comparative Literature.The results of the research show that the contemporary social developments in Iran and Lebanon have a clear function in Shamloo and Abu Mazi's poetry and have created common themes in the poetry of these two Iranian and Lebanese poets.The two poets' response to the problems of their society - which, from Zalamansky's point of view, is reflected in various literary forms - is "the struggle for freedom". Shamloo depicts the struggle against the oppression of the Pahlavi regime and Abu Madi depicts the struggle against the oppression of the Ottoman empire.Concepts such as the hardships of immigration, patriotism, criticism of poverty and suffering of the people, complaining about the ruling tyranny, enlightenment and struggle against oppression, freedom-seeking and seeking justice are the social concepts of the poetry of these two poets. Manuscript profile -
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76 - Comparative Analysis of "Tiny Characters" in Folk Legends of Iran, Germany and Japan
minoo hamedanizadeh soheila farhangi“Tiny characters” are among lovely and specific characters in world folk legends. They are very small children who have vegetable or human roots and are born into families that have longed for children, like “Nokhodi” in Iranian folklore legends. These characters can b More“Tiny characters” are among lovely and specific characters in world folk legends. They are very small children who have vegetable or human roots and are born into families that have longed for children, like “Nokhodi” in Iranian folklore legends. These characters can be seen not only in the tales of our country but also in the legends of other nations and can be considered and studied. Thus, this research aims to study and analyze Tiny characters, comparing them and defining their characteristics.Here to achieve this goal, we used Iranians’ folk legends, gathered by Fazl-o-allah Mohtadi (Sobhi), such as “Nokhodoo”, “Jastik Nokhodi” and “Nokhodi and Deev”. Also German folk legends written by Grimm Brothers, such as “Tom thumb”, “Thumb and Thumbling”; and Japanese folk legends written by Shogo Hirata and Florence Sakade, such as “Peach boy, Little One-Inch, Little One-Inch ” are used.This research tries to show the similarities and differences of Tiny characters in the folk legends of Iran and the world with a descriptive-analytical method and with the approach of comparative literature. These similarities can be found in the vegetable origin of most of these characters and their ethical features such as confidence, responsibility, braveness, intelligence, justice seeking, fighting against oppression and so on. There are also small differences in the type of their birth, how to achieve the goals, etc., which can be considered. Manuscript profile -
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77 - A Study of the Semantic Parallels of the Concept of Love throughout Persian Poetry using Qualitative Content Analysis
masoume mohammadi Asghar Daadbeh Hormoz RahimhanLove is one of the most prominent concepts in Persian poetry that contains broad conceptual capacities to indirectly influence the semantic structure of the constantly transformative grounds of thought and functions of poetry. This research aims to understand whether th MoreLove is one of the most prominent concepts in Persian poetry that contains broad conceptual capacities to indirectly influence the semantic structure of the constantly transformative grounds of thought and functions of poetry. This research aims to understand whether through these transformations, the concept of love remains constant in the ever-changing semantic system or it undergoes dissociative fluctuations. Furthermore, this article tries to answer this question by approaching the poetry of different time-periods in their original form and focus on the interpretations that may arise from them. This matter gains further importance when we consider the decisive role that the concept of love plays in touching the reader’s emotions and its corresponding cultural influence throughout time. Hence, this research aims to arrive at the audience’s emotional involvement and the importance of cultural occasions by studying the concept of love in canonical works of poetry extending to different time-periods. Since the cultural occasions must correspond to their semantic parallels of the concept of love, we seek to extract these parallel meanings from the concealed concepts of Persian poetry. To arrive at these hidden components of poetry, this article views the Qualitative Content Analysis method in direct contact with thought centered content analysis. Therefore, two extensive stylistic schools of ancient and contemporary Persian poetry are studied to illustrate the semantic process that the concept of love undergoes and the scope contains some of the most important approaches of Qualitative Content Analysis such as: concealed and apparent meaning, semantic units, interpretive units, regional contents, theme and motif. This research concludes that through this process, the original semantic structure of this concept has been kept by remaining in close contact with its fundamental parallel meanings. Manuscript profile -
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78 - Orwellian paradox
hassan abnikiGeorge Orwell, the English novelist, wrote his famous novel "1984" to criticize the utopias of his era. In his novel, Orwell, always seeking to warn about the possible outcomes of totalitarianism, portrays a man who is subjugated by the rigid power structures and has MoreGeorge Orwell, the English novelist, wrote his famous novel "1984" to criticize the utopias of his era. In his novel, Orwell, always seeking to warn about the possible outcomes of totalitarianism, portrays a man who is subjugated by the rigid power structures and has become a political subject, a subject pushed to his limits. Therefore, the important point here is Orwell's view of human being and its transformation to a subject. Orwell's overemphasis on subjugation gives a metaphysical aspect to human being and at the same time offers him another utopian system. The very system that Orwell previously intended to criticize, now entraps him. In fact, this is exactly where Orwell's paradox lies; since while criticizing utopia, he proposes non-dominance utopia to his metaphysical subject. This paradox is due to Orwell's view to human being as a political subject. Manuscript profile -
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79 - Political Theory: A Paradigmatic Approach
A mPolitical Thought is usually applied to the commentaries on political Ideas and concepts. There should, however, be a distinction between political ideas and the commentaries and explanation of such ideas. In fact such commentaries should be called “Political Theories”, MorePolitical Thought is usually applied to the commentaries on political Ideas and concepts. There should, however, be a distinction between political ideas and the commentaries and explanation of such ideas. In fact such commentaries should be called “Political Theories”, for they explain political thoughts and concepts and elaborate on issues regarding normative thought. In this article, after discussing some major political theories, a paradigmatic theory is introduced. Manuscript profile -
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80 - Particular Absolutes in Rorty's Thought
Mohammadreza TajikWestern epistemology, particularly representationalist epistemology, is the basic conviction behind Rorty's critical attacks. Rorty's pragmatic approach aims to find explanations for political and ethical viwes of contemporary West. Such an approach is deeply rooted in MoreWestern epistemology, particularly representationalist epistemology, is the basic conviction behind Rorty's critical attacks. Rorty's pragmatic approach aims to find explanations for political and ethical viwes of contemporary West. Such an approach is deeply rooted in teachings of linguistics, and descriptive approaches toward the formation of human’s understanding of entities. But in an atmosphere of theories, can Rorty be able to avoid meta-theoretical damages on the one hand, and normative views in the field of science, on the other hand? Manuscript profile -
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81 - Political Business Cycle: Political Arguments for Economic Instabilities
Reviewing economic literature indicates that economists were emphasizing on economic factors as causes of economic instabilities until 1970s. But since then, political economists emerged who attributed economic instability to factors other than economic ones. Offering t MoreReviewing economic literature indicates that economists were emphasizing on economic factors as causes of economic instabilities until 1970s. But since then, political economists emerged who attributed economic instability to factors other than economic ones. Offering theories such as political business cycle, they tried to prove that political factors lead to economic instabilities. They offered opportunistic political business cycles and partisan political business cycles that respectively, attributed the economic instabilities to election, and to replacement of political parties. To elaborate this literature, the present article first focuses on these two kinds of political business cycles and tries to explain through which mechanisms political factors cause instabilities in economic sphere. It considers political business cycles as a sign of "bringing the politics back in economics" an idea which is an obsolete thought, dating back to the past two centuries. Finally, the article indicates that "bringing the politics back in economics" can question those economists who insist in separation of economics from politics, and emphasizes interdisciplinary studies developed in the recent decades. Manuscript profile -
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82 - Modernity and Formation of Modern Political Theory
seyedreza shakeriModern political theory is of great value for its inner authenticity and outer implementations; but how this theory has been formed? The hypothesis of this study is that the modernity invented and formed the forces which caused dramatically changes in foundations and im MoreModern political theory is of great value for its inner authenticity and outer implementations; but how this theory has been formed? The hypothesis of this study is that the modernity invented and formed the forces which caused dramatically changes in foundations and implementations of modern theory. Two primary factors are important here: scientific thinking as grounding factor, and new politics (modern state), which emerged aftermath the collapse of medieval ages as outer factor. New scientific thinking prepared the context for such an evolution by transforming the concept of nature, and in the realm of politics by concentrating on power and distancing form the idea of “excellent city”. So, the modern political theory emerged as an effective and referential framework for illustrating the political life and offered solution for political problems. By separating between new and old political theories in a historical sense, this paper attend to show the formation of modern political theory in modern era and how it separated from old world; it also illustrate the characteristics of modern political theory and its new practical implementations; the results indicate that modern political theory was credible and successful for relationship between its theoretical ideas and values and its practical implementations in socio-political life; a task of modern theory which is in danger and doubt, in the ear of globalization. Manuscript profile -
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83 - Globalization and the Challenge of Political Participation in Islamic Republic of Iran1
hassan abnikiChallenge is considered as a key concept in social-political science. All states face it somehow. They have to examine different strategies to prevent it from turning into crisis because not knowing a challenge can put a state in institutional and non-institutional trou MoreChallenge is considered as a key concept in social-political science. All states face it somehow. They have to examine different strategies to prevent it from turning into crisis because not knowing a challenge can put a state in institutional and non-institutional troubles, resulting in its deficiency and crisis in its legitimacy. Using institutionalism approach, the present article studies challenging effects of globalization on efficiency of Islamic Republic of Iran regarding political participation challenge. It shows how globalization can cause the challenge of political participation in Islamic Republic of Iran. Manuscript profile -
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84 - “Islamic Parliament” and Policy Making In Iran (1980- 2008)
Vhid sinaee سمیه زمانیLaw-making assemblies are one of the institutions involved in the process of policy making. The range of their intervention is from real determination to formal influence. This fluctuation is affected by two categories of structural factors and agents. The structures in MoreLaw-making assemblies are one of the institutions involved in the process of policy making. The range of their intervention is from real determination to formal influence. This fluctuation is affected by two categories of structural factors and agents. The structures include the jurisdiction of Parliament, internal organizations of parliament, the power distribution in political systems and external structures which have impact on Parliament. The agents include executive head of parliament, chief executive, representatives and influential groups. Three types of parliament are detectable from relationship of these structures and agents that are determinative parliament, effective, low- of -effect and neutral in the process of policy making. This study is going to investigate the role of Islamic assembly in the process of policy makings in Iran based on the theoretical framework. The results of this study show that assembly had causative, and not determinative, role in regard to structural factors and agents in the process of policy makings. Manuscript profile -
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85 - Categorizing the Political Culture; Case Study of the Students of Kurdistan University
هادی خانیکی Hamid SarsharThis paper focused on political culture and effective factors on political culture. It categorizes three pure types of political culture, according to Almond and Verba's theory, which are “Parochial”, “Subject” and “Participant”. These types are identified according to MoreThis paper focused on political culture and effective factors on political culture. It categorizes three pure types of political culture, according to Almond and Verba's theory, which are “Parochial”, “Subject” and “Participant”. These types are identified according to the “cognitional”, “emotional” and “evaluative” attitudes towards four conceptions: “system as a hole”, “outputs”, “inputs” and “self as a political actor”. The independent and grounding variants of this research include: gender, ethnicity, religion, academic discipline, academic level, political socialization and mass media. This research is done in survey method, according to a sample of 365 students of Kurdistan University. The results showed that the students have different types of political culture; and the dominant model among them is “non-participative protestor”; a model that was not defied in Almond and Verba's theory. The results also indicated that among the effective variants on political culture, the ethnicity, religion, academic level and mass media have meaningful impact on political culture of the students. Manuscript profile -
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86 - The Comparative Review of Reformist and Fundamentalist Currents toward Political Participation of Women in Islamic Republic of Iran (1997-2005)
Mohammad Abedi Ardakani پروین عظیمیSince the victory of Islamic Republic of Iran up to now, there emerged two significant and effective intellectual and political currents. The first current which could be called from intellectual dimension as “Juristic Islamism Current” and from political dimension as “ MoreSince the victory of Islamic Republic of Iran up to now, there emerged two significant and effective intellectual and political currents. The first current which could be called from intellectual dimension as “Juristic Islamism Current” and from political dimension as “Fundamentalism current”, got its climax political power in first and third decades of Islamic Revolution and it still keeps its power today. In contrast, the second current which could be called from intellectual dimension as “religious new thinkers” and from political aspect as the “Reformism current” reached its climax political power in the second decade of Revolution and from then on its is declining. The main purpose of this article is to comparatively review these two currents regarding the issue of women’s rights, particularly in relation to their political participation and its main hypothesis is as follows: “the different intellectual and religious principles of these two currents caused an inconsistency in their position toward the issue of women’s rights, particularly in relation to their political participations. To evaluate this hypothesis, using the descriptive-analytical method, it is tried to review intellectual and religious alphabets of these two currents and compare particularly these two in relation to political participation and family. The findings of this research shows that their attitudes toward the issue of women’s rights have significant differences in one hand, and in other hand, these differences are basically due to their different but inflexible interpretations of religion. Manuscript profile -
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87 - The Possibility of Paradigm Analysis in Political Philosophy of Farabi
منصور میراحمدی Meisam GhahremanSo far, the political philosophy of Farabi has been thoroughly studied from different perspective; however, paradigm analysis is one of the approaches which are considerably influential and practical in this regard. The aim of present research isto investigate the possi MoreSo far, the political philosophy of Farabi has been thoroughly studied from different perspective; however, paradigm analysis is one of the approaches which are considerably influential and practical in this regard. The aim of present research isto investigate the possibility of paradigm analysis in political philosophy of Farabi; in other words, we will examine whether five-aspect analysis and presuppositions of Farabi would able the researchers to have a paradigm analysis or not. The study hypothesis says that this matter is possible since such an analysis not only distinguishes the principles of ontology, epistemology, anthropology, sociology (knowledge of community)and teleology, but it also enables the depiction of a meaningfully logical line among these factors and consequently among the components of the political philosophy of Farabi. Manuscript profile -
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88 - The Effect of Globalization on Citizenship Rights in Iran
In the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, special attention has been given to the “citizen rights”, so that it disregards color, race, and language as regards these rights. It also requires the government to regard these rights for all its citizens. Now that MoreIn the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, special attention has been given to the “citizen rights”, so that it disregards color, race, and language as regards these rights. It also requires the government to regard these rights for all its citizens. Now that the different aspects of the nations’ life all over the world is apparently being affected by the globalization. Citizen right is one of the domains influenced by globalization. This paper argued that the globalization has a converse relationship with human-participatory` rights , but it has a direct and converse relationship with political and social rights. Manuscript profile -
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89 - Discursive Analysis of Apartheid in Israel
محمدحسن شیخ الاسلامی صارم شیراوند ميلاد اديب سرشكيApartheid means separation and segregation and separate development of geographically diverse ethnic groups. In light of the passage of liberal and Marxist theories of discourse analysis, this article reviews the nature of apartheid policies in the occupied territories MoreApartheid means separation and segregation and separate development of geographically diverse ethnic groups. In light of the passage of liberal and Marxist theories of discourse analysis, this article reviews the nature of apartheid policies in the occupied territories since 1948. The article attempts to answer the question that what was the articulation and Israeli Apartheid discourse formation process? The research hypothesis is that Apartheid discourse in the time of articulation, exploited from identity making and equivalence by relying on Judaism to use as an instrument for achieving its political benefits. The dialogue seeks to create a new meaning system through the bond of various identities in a common project. Based on this , social order is comprised of different scattered elements. These different and sparse elements consist of the external elements and forces are immigrants who settled in Palestine. In fact, Zionism, integrated floating identities and deserted Jewish elements to create identity and meaning system in the Occupied Territories through power mechanisms for legitimizing and abrading. This article is in two parts, the first part is due to the emergence of ethnic groups and geographic expansion and In the second part Israeli society by addressing a public space and assess the gaps and crises, stagnation, discourse hegemony and the emergence of competing discourses of Post Zionism is checked. Manuscript profile -
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90 - Suffering, Action making in Marx's Political Thought
Zahra خشک جان محمدرضا تاجیکThis paper seeks to study Carl Marx’s view, as a sciologist and political philosopher concerning the objective conception of revolution occurrence requirement focusing on human suffering key concepts. In examining the requirements of revolutuion occurrence, Marx focused MoreThis paper seeks to study Carl Marx’s view, as a sciologist and political philosopher concerning the objective conception of revolution occurrence requirement focusing on human suffering key concepts. In examining the requirements of revolutuion occurrence, Marx focused on the suffering concept (that he defines in alineation form and objective and subjective requirements leading to its occurrence) and talks aboat the paradoxical aspect of suffering that is based on toghetherness of positive and negative aspects of proletariat social suffering. From his viewpoint, the precondition of Praxis achievment and revolutionary action, is dependent on objective and subjective existence of social suffering that can turn it from passive state to active issue of social affair along with revolutionary action infrastruture by means of proletariat awareness(objective and subjective) achievement and egression of alineation state. In this path, he as political philosopher and sociologist, is not unaware of religion’s role (that in his view it is the purposeful infrasructure of aristocrats for false informing and neutralizing the effect of existing social suffering). Therefore, Marx by acknowledging the affirmative aspect of suffering (in spite of social privative determinations), attends to it in proletariat (revolution) political action process as a vital, driving and even necessary force in the dialectic process of social and political evolution. Manuscript profile -
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91 - Plato's Utopia in the Paradigmatic Narrative (Based on the Republic’s Dialogue)
حجت زمانی راد Mohammad کمالی گوکی Abolfazl ShakooriOntology, epistemology and anthropology are considered as the basis for any theory in the humanities, as there is no theory, explicit or implicit, that is not based on these basic metaphysical principles. Also, the political thought as a normative concept, always arises MoreOntology, epistemology and anthropology are considered as the basis for any theory in the humanities, as there is no theory, explicit or implicit, that is not based on these basic metaphysical principles. Also, the political thought as a normative concept, always arises in relation to the context and the time and its contemporary crisis, reflecting these crises and based on the fundamental philosophical foundations, determine its favorable conditions that derived from normative criteria and articulates, its specific formations from patterns of authority. Comparing ideas in political thought with each other that can be based on their metaphysical principles and norms, is considered to be a category of political thought. According to such a process of political theory, political thought is a paradigmatic narrative. This article seeks to provide a the Paradigmatic Narrative from political thought of Plato, based on the Republic's dialogue. And by demonstrating the metaphysical fundamentals of his contemporary crisis, analysis the positive and negative ratio of plato's utopia with those crisis and fundamentals. The moral crisis and the decline of Athens in the Peloponnesian War and the emergence of sophists, remains the central crisis of Plato. The idea world is located in the center of Plato's epistemology and ontology. The Platonic utopia is based on the philosopher-king rule, that was following the presidential paradigm, only will be understood through Plato’s contemporary crisis and his methaphysical foundations. Manuscript profile -
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92 - The investigation of social capital concept in triple paradigms of development (modernization, dependence, global system)
Saeed Attarthis paper tries to answer this question that in which of the main development paradigms (modernization, dependence, global system), the concept of social capital and its constituents have been given attention? For answering this question, first of all, the comprehensiv Morethis paper tries to answer this question that in which of the main development paradigms (modernization, dependence, global system), the concept of social capital and its constituents have been given attention? For answering this question, first of all, the comprehensive definition of social capital is presented. then considering this definition and through definition and analytic method, and via the data gathering instruments in existing librarian sources ,the writings of most prominent intellectuals of these paradigms are studied. The findings of the research shows that the social capital in recent tendencies of modernization paradigm, because of the attitude toward faculties and internal factors(introspection) and emphasizing social and cultural variables in the development procedure of countries, has been focused to some extent. The relative commitment of modernization paradigm toward social capital, can be considered as its forte (strong point) and make its endurance possible in golden age of social capital Manuscript profile -
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93 - Anxiety and Political Action (Case Study: The Boy Students of Law and Political Science Faculty, University of Tehran)
Aliapshraf Nazari Hanif Amoozadeh MahdirajiThe impact of human emotions not only effect on their daily life, but also influence on political behavior. Hence, high ranked of mass people or politicians make decisions based on their emotions. It is not reasonable to believe that people`s reaction based on their log MoreThe impact of human emotions not only effect on their daily life, but also influence on political behavior. Hence, high ranked of mass people or politicians make decisions based on their emotions. It is not reasonable to believe that people`s reaction based on their logical thinking. Some psychological factors such as anxiety (As an effective factor inside humans) could make people`s behaviors in their lifecycle. therefore, human`s political believes will also be affected by these motivators. In paper, this issue has recognized that anxiety has a dual effect on different levels of political behaviors. In one aspect, increase in anxiety will make direct effect on political behavior, and on the other hand, if anxiety breaks its red line, it will have decreasing effect on political behavior of society by motivating defensive mechanisms, and as a result society isolation and surveillance will appear. By using proper tools, defensive mechanisms could be controlled and political behavior of the society will turn back to its equilibrium point. Finally a dynamic system model has been described for this purpose. Manuscript profile -
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94 - Comparative Study of Skinner and Tabatabaee Method in the Thought History
seyedreza shakeriSkinner and Tabatabaee, two thinkers who work in the history of thought in the West and Iran seek to identify its intellectual origins and evolution. However, both the author reviews the history of ideas, but due to differences in the search way are different. Skinner r MoreSkinner and Tabatabaee, two thinkers who work in the history of thought in the West and Iran seek to identify its intellectual origins and evolution. However, both the author reviews the history of ideas, but due to differences in the search way are different. Skinner reviews on the idea with deep conviction to date and the total negation of the opinion that while Tabatabaee in any research activity, the dream of achieving modernity. Tabatabaee thinkers review the criteria for such measures modernity and tradition. A measure that eventually led him to the conclusion that a decline of thought in Iran. On the other hand Skinner prominent writers in the history of linguistic conventions and attempts to arrest them intentionality of the author and action with regard to the texts recognize that time. Manuscript profile -
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95 - The Examination of Political Participation among Iranian Society’ Middle Class
hassan abnikiStudies show that there is a significant relationship between political participation of individuals and their social class. In other words, a similar behavior pattern can be seen regarding political participation among individuals belonging to a special social class th MoreStudies show that there is a significant relationship between political participation of individuals and their social class. In other words, a similar behavior pattern can be seen regarding political participation among individuals belonging to a special social class that can be extended to all of this class. Here in urban middle class, knowing political behavior and the kind of its political participation based on this class’ significance in urban democratic class is very important, because of the importance of this class in modern democratic systems. Iranian urban middle class has played an important role in important historical intervals and in political and social events especially after constitution revolution. In this essay, it is cleared through the political participation of middle class that high political consciousness among the middle class along with high education and their high job position has been led to reducing political participation and shaping political discontent among the members of the middle class. The findings of this research show that the main problem of middle class is the political problem. In fact, Iranian new middle class feels the most inability and incapacity in the politics due to its fairly appropriate economic status. Manuscript profile -
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96 - Political Ideonomy of "Basic Needs" model (the relationship between development and political thought in Basic Needs model 1(
مهدی مظفری نیاThe condition of success and reasons of failure of development strategies and plans, has been one of the most important “development studies” issues. It has been explained in different ways; such as that there is strong relationship between efficiency of development str MoreThe condition of success and reasons of failure of development strategies and plans, has been one of the most important “development studies” issues. It has been explained in different ways; such as that there is strong relationship between efficiency of development strategies and plans and development theories. According of paradigmatic-implicative theory, which has explained the relation of development theories and political thought and identifies the development theory as one of the practical implication of political thought, one of the conditions of success of development strategies and development plans can be referred to the political thought foundation. So we explore the political thought supporting the Basic Needs model. We use “qualitative content analysis” method for showing the political foundation of Basic Needs model, which is one of the most important development models In 1970s, is based on “the least advantaged are benefitted and not hurt or forgotten”, in correspondence with John Rawls's "Justice as Fair". Manuscript profile -
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97 - Explaining the Impact of Web2.0 Technologies on Government Performance
saeedeh moradifar n shToday, because of the development of communication and information technologies, the world in which we live is called the virtual world. This virtual world is heavily influenced by "Web2.0 technologies". Web2.0 technology refers to electronic and Internet media that can MoreToday, because of the development of communication and information technologies, the world in which we live is called the virtual world. This virtual world is heavily influenced by "Web2.0 technologies". Web2.0 technology refers to electronic and Internet media that can increase citizen participation in various affairs, in particular, political affairs. This technology as a second generation of Internet services has a social dimension that emanates in the form of social media, and therefore the impact of these technologies on the performance of the government is important. This article seeks to answer this question: What impact Web2.0 technologies can have on government performance? And how it affects the government? The hypothesis of the article suggests that Web 2.0 technologies potentially transformed the way and function of the traditional government and led to the emergence of a new kind of government. In the literature on communications and politics science, this kind of government is referred to as the "web.2.0 government". This study shows that Web2.0 leads to an increase in the level of government performance. Indeed, government 2.0 has not only influenced by the integration of new communication and information technologies but also benefited from the effects of these technologies. The mechanisms by which the web2.0 technologies increase the level of government performance are: Creating open culture, increasing citizen participation, promoting government transparency, citizen-centered government, and promoting democracy. In this paper, the question and research hypothesis has been evaluated using library resources and the descriptive-analytic method. Manuscript profile -
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98 - Kuhnian and Lakatosian's Political Order: Flexible or Hard?
mohamad ali tavana خلیل اله سردارنیاKuhn's paradigm and Lakatos's scientific research program, as two competing methodological traditions, created new perspectives on the history of science and knowledge/truth. This article tries to bridge the methodology of these two historians of science to theoretical MoreKuhn's paradigm and Lakatos's scientific research program, as two competing methodological traditions, created new perspectives on the history of science and knowledge/truth. This article tries to bridge the methodology of these two historians of science to theoretical politics, and raises the following questions: What political order does Kuhn and Lakatos's methodology imply? Is this political order hard (rigid) or soft (flexible)? How do these political orders change? This article tries to answer these questions based on the principle of compatibility (compatibility of results with basic principles). This article shows that the Kuhnian and Lakatosian's political order are both based on competition and conflict; But once established, they create a hard to semi-rigid order, the former accepting pluralism and change (reform) only within the framework of the hegemonic paradigm, and the latter merely on marginal issues that are not dangerous to the hard core of power. Nevertheless, the revolution in Kuhnian's political order is a little easier than Lakatosian's. Kuhn's relativistic methodology accepts that there is no superior substantive order; Thus, in a critical situation, that is, the loss of efficiency and the consensus of the elites, we can move towards a new order. But Lakatosian's historiographical methodology creates a more conservative order; Because he emphasizes that the hard core of the political order must be given the opportunity to reveal all its potential in the context of history, and it can only give way to a new political order if it does not produce empirical and theoretical content. In general, these orders are anti-dissident. Manuscript profile -
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99 - the analysing of institutionalization obstacles of political parties in quasi-democratic systems
majid piruz seyed alireza Hoseyni Beheshti مسعود غفاری Farshad MomeniThe purpose of this article is to analyse institutionalization obstacles of political parties in quasi-democratic systems. These systems have a combination of democratic appearance and authoritarianism contents, and lack institutionalized competition between political MoreThe purpose of this article is to analyse institutionalization obstacles of political parties in quasi-democratic systems. These systems have a combination of democratic appearance and authoritarianism contents, and lack institutionalized competition between political parties. What is most evident in such systems is the formation of groups centering on prominent individuals and, in effect, changing to mere means to expand their influence. In this study, such parties are recognized as‘entrepreneur parties.’ The hypothesis is the short-comingsconcerned withpolitical culture, laws, regulations, and criteria of judgement, and the performance of political competition, leading to the formation of theentrepreneur party, an organization that does not benefit from the institutional tradition and continue to exist only under prominent figures. In this study, the descriptive-analytical method is based on library data.The aim of this paper is to introducethe comprehensive set of institutional arrangements in quasi-democratic systems that affect the nature of political parties’ organizations and to provide a better understanding of the party-centered relations in quasi-democratic systems. Manuscript profile -
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100 - Waqf and the Function of Political Participation in Contemporary Iran: A Study From the New Institutionalism Point of View
Ali Karim Hadisi Mojtaba Maghsoodi Akbar Ashrafi Babak NaderpourWaqf [a system of land-based charitable endowment], as rooted in historical and religious traditions in Iran and the Islamic world, has always been a topic of interest for believers, philanthropists, statesmen, and of course those who have benefited from it in different MoreWaqf [a system of land-based charitable endowment], as rooted in historical and religious traditions in Iran and the Islamic world, has always been a topic of interest for believers, philanthropists, statesmen, and of course those who have benefited from it in different social groups and classes. For a long time, the mechanisms of waqf as a non-governmental and traditional institution have been very influential on various social, political, economic, and cultural structures. Today, with the introduction of the idea of small government and big civil society, these institutions have the potential for attracting renewed attention to revise their internal and external mechanisms and to revitalize their functionality. The main question of this study is as follow: from the standpoint of New Institutionalism, how does waqf as a Sharia-based, society-centered, andnon-governmental institution affect political participation? Our hypothesis is that the practice of waqf facilitates higher degrees of political participation sinceas a non-governmental institution, it takes up some of the responsibilities of the state for social justice, and with a philanthropy that is based in piety and humanism, it contributes to the distribution of wealth and resources. Indeed we can account for different aspects of this mechanism by re-reading the concept of waqf andits historical background from the perspective of New Institutionalism. This research tries to help represent this neglected field by using a qualitative-conceptual method. Findings of this study portrayWaqf in three ways; "Social participation" through focusing on health care, "economic participation" through donations and welfare services, and "political participation" through cultural-educational functions, especially for the needy and disadvantaged groups Governance helps and has the talent to serve as a model of efficient and community-based governance. Manuscript profile -
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101 - Citizenship as the Normative Implication of Phronetic Development
عباس منوچهری saeed narimanThe relationship between political philosophy and development, as the creation of conditions that would lead to "life betterment", was marginalized in the beginnings of the development of modern political thought. Due to the influence of ideas such as utilitarianism and MoreThe relationship between political philosophy and development, as the creation of conditions that would lead to "life betterment", was marginalized in the beginnings of the development of modern political thought. Due to the influence of ideas such as utilitarianism and the market economy, the twentieth century witnessed the re-emergence of the concept of development as growth. The mentioned concept claimed what civic/political knowledge sought from the beginning, namely "Good living". This paper is an attempt to rebalance this situation by developing a theory of phronetic development based on the Aristotelian concept of phronesis. Using an implicative approach, the paper argues for using the concept of citizenship as the normative implication of phronetic development. In order to do so, the paper deconstructs economic growth theory, exposes its reductionist conception of development, and reestablishes the link between moral philosophy, economy, politics, and development. In this conception, democracy as public reasoning, participation as empowering citizens' phronesis, and freedom are the main constitutive elements of phronetic development. Therefore, appropriate policies and measures should be put in place to promote citizenship that induces phronetic development. Manuscript profile -
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102 - Historical Institutionalim as a Framework for Analyzing the Relationship between State and Parliament in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Javad Mahlooji Hossein Masoudnia masoud shahramniaUnderstanding and analyzing the relationship between government and parliament in the Islamic Republic of Iran has been the focus of politicians, journalists, and researchers in recent years. Since facts do not speak for themselves and need to be interpreted and organiz MoreUnderstanding and analyzing the relationship between government and parliament in the Islamic Republic of Iran has been the focus of politicians, journalists, and researchers in recent years. Since facts do not speak for themselves and need to be interpreted and organized, the article seeks to provide a theoretical basis for this purpose. The starting point of the discussion is the theory of historical institutionalism and the refinement of its position among various theories in the field of political science. The question, then, is what opportunities or insights does historical institutionalism provide for researchers in this field, and what tools for analyzing them? After extracting the methodic possibilities in the theory of historical institutionalism for analyzing the relationship between government and parliament, in the second part, the article tries to provide a guide map for collecting and analyzing data on the relationship between government and parliament in the years after reviewing the constitution. Manuscript profile -
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103 - Legalization of Public and Private Sphere Theory, with Emphasis on Hannah Arendt’s View
Samaneh RahmatifarThe comparative study on political theory of the public and private sphere with law provides a basis for restriction of law and state and redraws public-private law boundary. Research method is descriptive-analytical. That is, firstly, the private and public sphere, acc MoreThe comparative study on political theory of the public and private sphere with law provides a basis for restriction of law and state and redraws public-private law boundary. Research method is descriptive-analytical. That is, firstly, the private and public sphere, according to Hannah Arendt's theories, are described by identifying its elements. And, secondly, the elements in two spheres are analyzed in accordance with law framework and its branches generally. And, finally, the level of recognition of private and public sphere in legal system of Iran is measured. The private sphere is an area of human life that is intertwined with elements such as intangible ownership and presidency of the family, and the tendency to conceal and naturally de-legalization. Civil society is a part of private sphere; it is an area of human self-control activity into non-governmental groups. The public sphere is an area of policy-making by citizens through free conversation and action. In the legal system of Iran, the private sphere is supported overall; independence of civil society is not guaranteed, despite implicit recognition. Government makes policy, then citizens work within its framework after getting governmental permission. Manuscript profile -
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104 - Arendt’s Political Thought and the Possibility of Change in International Relations
Homeira Moshirzadeh Arya MoknatAccording to mainstream IR theories and, in particular, realism, violence is and will remain to be an essential and inseparable part of international relations. All variations of realism view human nature and/or intentional system as inherently violent. Hannah Arendt’s MoreAccording to mainstream IR theories and, in particular, realism, violence is and will remain to be an essential and inseparable part of international relations. All variations of realism view human nature and/or intentional system as inherently violent. Hannah Arendt’s theory of political power as a non-violent and collective human action challenges this fundamental assumption and offers a new perspective on what constitutes the essence of politics. Arendt’s idea of “human condition” rejects all forms of essentialism with regard to human beings and opens up a theoretical space for a new understanding of international relations where human beings become the primary political agents (despite the fact that she sees the existing international relations more from a realist point of view). Contrary to mainstream IR theories in general, and to realism in particular, for Arendt the individuals, rather than the states, are ultimately the main players in international relations. In this paper, we bind different aspects of Arendt’s political thought together to offer a new theoretical perspective for a possible change in world politics. Manuscript profile -
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105 - Comparising the components of democracy with the criteria of good governance in the light of international law
Akbar Savari Samaneh Rahmatifar Shahram zarneshanThe purpose of this study is to explain the components of good governance as indicators of democracy in order to end the divergence of views in understanding democracy from the perspective of the Practical procedure of international law. Good governance is one of the pr MoreThe purpose of this study is to explain the components of good governance as indicators of democracy in order to end the divergence of views in understanding democracy from the perspective of the Practical procedure of international law. Good governance is one of the prescriptions of international institutions for national systems and democracy is one of the long-standing social aspirations of nations. The research method is descriptive-analytical with a genealogical approach; In this way, after describing democracy and good governance, in terms of their history in international law, the components of good governance as the principles of democracy are measured through the comparative method. The result shows that the components of good governance have the potential to become indicators of the principles of democracy and, by objectifying democracy, make it possible to measure the degree of democratic legitimacy of states in terms of international law; Thus, in international law, a legitimate state is a democratic state, and democracy means the domination of good governance over all relations between citizens and the state. Manuscript profile -
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106 - The legal status of possessions in the parliament
Javad Vahidizadeh seyyedeh maryam asadinejadAlthough sale contract is a binding and uncancellable contract, if the seller and buyer sign the sale contract in a meeting place, as long as they are in the meeting place they can cancel the contract without explanation of their reason. In fact, it is the application o MoreAlthough sale contract is a binding and uncancellable contract, if the seller and buyer sign the sale contract in a meeting place, as long as they are in the meeting place they can cancel the contract without explanation of their reason. In fact, it is the application of the meeting place contract that creates such a right for the parties. Nevertheless, the buyer and seller can exclude the “meeting place option” through including a condition in the contract or by leaving the meeting place or separation of the parties or the seizure of the sold item/price. As there is a difference of opinions among the jurists as regards the mode of dissolution that is the goal of “meeting place option”, the jurists are also divided on the the seizure of the sold item/price of the option because the separation of parties and the seizure of the sold item/price are two sides of the same coin. Some jurists believe that the seizure of the sold item/price may result in the cancellation of option but some others would even imply the implementation of the option of meeting place and the bindingness of the contract. In the present essay, after the analysis of the concept of “metting place option”, we discuss the conditions of the realization of metting place option as well as those occasions that lead to the cancellation of the meeting place option and the finalization of the sale contract. Moreover, our study of the public notion of the seizure of the sold item/price renders it clear that option belongs to the contract not to the exchanged items. Also the material seizures that takes place being informed of the existence of the option leads to the cancellation of the meeting place option but such modes of seizure like selling or leasing the sold item by the seller might be understood as an act of actual cancellation. Manuscript profile -
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107 - Investigation the relationship between implementation of innovation strategies and innovative performance, with absorptive capacity as a mediator variable, in companies located in Technology Park (Case Study: Pardis Technology Park)
razieh basiri abbas samadi rohollah sohrabi Mehdi SaeediThe purpose of this study is to investigate the relation between implementation of innovation strategies and innovative performance, with absorptive capacity as a Mediator variable, in companies located in Pardis Technology Park. The population of the study includes Sen MoreThe purpose of this study is to investigate the relation between implementation of innovation strategies and innovative performance, with absorptive capacity as a Mediator variable, in companies located in Pardis Technology Park. The population of the study includes Senior Managers of the all 65 companies that are located in the pardis technology park. Using census, the entire population size considerd as sample size. Questionnaires were distributed randomly stratified. The criteria of Minbawa et al.'s research were used for individual absorption capacity, the criteria in Lichtenhaler's research were used for organizational absorption capacity, and the questionnaire in Hong et al.'s research was used for innovative performance. Validity and reliability for all questionnaires was confirmed. In order to analyze the data, software SPSS and Smart PLS were used. In analyzing the data, inferential statistical tests results and structural equation modeling is presented. The result of study indicates the meaningful effect of leading innovator strategy and also defender strategy on innovative performance and the meaningful effect Sinaof leading innovator strategy and also defender strategy and imitatore strategy on absorptive capacity. Absorptive capacity is a mediatore variable in relationship between using leading innoatore strategy and innovative performance and aslo it is a moderator variavle in relationship between using defender strategy and innovative performance Furthermore, Investigation of fitting indicators show that the model used in the study is acceptable fitness Manuscript profile -
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108 - Studying the linguistic context and paradigm in Zoroastrian’s political thought
shoja ahmadvand Mehdi BakhshiThe period of Sassanid rule in terms of religious history is the most important period of ancient Iran. In this period, the government takes on a completely religious aspect, and a great change takes place that affects the religion and national customs of the Iranians. MoreThe period of Sassanid rule in terms of religious history is the most important period of ancient Iran. In this period, the government takes on a completely religious aspect, and a great change takes place that affects the religion and national customs of the Iranians. Zoroastrian thought is very important in this period, so understanding Zoroastrian political thought is not possible without establishing a connection between the historical and political conditions of the formation and continuation of the Sassanid Empire and the linguistic paradigm of Zoroastrian political theology. Thus, first, the context and then the dominant linguistic paradigm in this historical period must be examined. The purpose of this article is to examine Zoroaster and his religion in the context of historical and political developments. The basis of this article is: to provide an analysis of the historical and political conditions of Iran in the Sassanid era, to study the political theology of Zarathustra as the dominant linguistic paradigm of that period, and to understand the political thought of the Prophet Zarathustra through this. The method of the article is John Pocock’s historiography in which history has a central place and by studying the historical and political context, on the one hand, and the dominant linguistic paradigms, on the other hand, a common context is formed between the historian or the reader and writer in which the mentioned text can be understood. Of course, efforts will be made to analyze these elements through the analysis of the content of the important book of Zoroaster, the Avesta. The findings of this article show that the religion of Zoroaster was the founder and shaper of the civilization of ancient Iran and the components of the linguistic paradigm of Zoroastrian political thought, called for the establishment of a strong and glorious prince in Iran. The article concludes that considering the historical-political conditions of Iran at the beginning of the Sassanid dynasty, and based on the linguistic paradigm of Zoroastrian political thought, ArdeshirBabakan used Zoroastrian religion to gain power and unite Iranians and also the country. Manuscript profile -
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109 - A Basic Proof Method for the Verification, Validation and Evaluation of Expert Systems
Armin Ghasem Azar Zohreh Mohammad AlizadehIn the present paper, a basic proof method is provided for representing the verification, Validation and evaluation of expert systems. The result provides an overview of the basic method for formal proof such as: partition larger systems into small systems prove correct MoreIn the present paper, a basic proof method is provided for representing the verification, Validation and evaluation of expert systems. The result provides an overview of the basic method for formal proof such as: partition larger systems into small systems prove correctness on small systems by non-recursive means, prove that the correctness of all subsystems implies the correctness of the entire system. Manuscript profile -
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110 - Multimodal Biometric Recognition Using Particle Swarm Optimization-Based Selected Features
Sara Motamed Ali Broumandnia Azam sadat NourbakhshFeature selection is one of the best optimization problems in human recognition, which reduces the number of features, removes noise and redundant data in images, and results in high rate of recognition. This step affects on the performance of a human recognition system MoreFeature selection is one of the best optimization problems in human recognition, which reduces the number of features, removes noise and redundant data in images, and results in high rate of recognition. This step affects on the performance of a human recognition system. This paper presents a multimodal biometric verification system based on two features of palm and ear which has emerged as one of the most extensively studied research topics that spans multiple disciplines such as pattern recognition, signal processing and computer vision. Also, we present a novel Feature selection algorithm based on Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO). PSO is a computational paradigm based on the idea of collaborative behavior inspired by the social behavior of bird flocking or fish schooling. In this method, we used from two Feature selection techniques: the Discrete Cosine Transforms (DCT) and the Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT). The identification process can be divided into the following phases: capturing the image; pre-processing; extracting and normalizing the palm and ear images; feature extraction; matching and fusion; and finally, a decision based on PSO and GA classifiers. The system was tested on a database of 60 people (240 palm and 180 ear images). Experimental results show that the PSO-based feature selection algorithm was found to generate excellent recognition results with the minimal set of selected features. Manuscript profile -
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111 - Latent Feature Based Recommender System for Learning Materials Using Genetic Algorithm
Mojtaba SalehiWith the explosion of learning materials available on personal learning environments (PLEs) in the recent years, it is difficult for learners to discover the most appropriate materials according to keyword searching method. Recommender systems (RSs) that are used to sup MoreWith the explosion of learning materials available on personal learning environments (PLEs) in the recent years, it is difficult for learners to discover the most appropriate materials according to keyword searching method. Recommender systems (RSs) that are used to support activity of learners in PLE can deliver suitable material to learners. This technology suffers from the cold-start and sparsity problems. On the other hand, in most researches, less attention has been paid to latent features of products. For improving the quality of recommendations and alleviating sparsity problem, this research proposes a latent feature based recommendation approach. Since usually there isn’t adequate information about the observed features of learner and material, latent features are introduced for addressing sparsity problem. First preference matrix (PM) is used to model the interests of learner based on latent features of learning materials in a multidimensional information model. Then, we use genetic algorithm (GA) as a supervised learning task whose fitness function is the mean absolute error (MAE) of the RS. GA optimizes latent features weight for each learner based on his/her historical rating. The method outperforms the previous algorithms on accuracy measures and can alleviate the sparsity problem. The main contributions are optimization of latent features weight using genetic algorithm and alleviating the sparsity problem to improve the quality of recommendation. Manuscript profile -
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112 - Enhancing Efficiency of Software Fault Tolerance Techniques in Satellite Motion System
Hoda Banki babamir babamir Azam Farokh Mohammad Mehdi MorovatiThis research shows the influence of using multi-core architecture to reduce the execution time and thus increase performance of some software fault tolerance techniques. According to superiority of N-version Programming and Consensus Recovery Block techniques in compar MoreThis research shows the influence of using multi-core architecture to reduce the execution time and thus increase performance of some software fault tolerance techniques. According to superiority of N-version Programming and Consensus Recovery Block techniques in comparison with other software fault tolerance techniques, implementations were performed based on these two methods. Finally, the comparison between the two methods listed above showed that the Consensus Recovery Block is more reliable. Therefore, in order to improve the performance of this technique, we propose a technique named Improved Consensus Recovery Block technique. In this research, satellite motion system which known as a scientific computing system is consider as a base for our experiments. Because of existing any error in calculation of system may result in defeat in system totally, it shouldn’t contains any error. Also the execution time of system must be acceptable. In our proposed technique, not only performance is higher than the performance of consensus recovery block technique, but also the reliability of our proposed technique is equal to the reliability of consensus recovery block technique. The improvement of performance is based on multi-core architecture where each version of software key units is executed by one core. As a result, by parallel execution of versions, execution time is reduced and performance is improved. Manuscript profile -
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113 - A Learning Automata Approach to Cooperative Particle Swarm Optimizer
Mohammad Hasanzadeh meybodi meybodi mohamad mehdi ebadzadeThis paper presents a modification of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique based on cooperative behavior of swarms and learning ability of an automaton. The approach is called Cooperative Particle Swarm Optimization based on Learning Automata (CPSOLA). The CPSOLA MoreThis paper presents a modification of Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) technique based on cooperative behavior of swarms and learning ability of an automaton. The approach is called Cooperative Particle Swarm Optimization based on Learning Automata (CPSOLA). The CPSOLA algorithm utilizes three layers of cooperation which are intra swarm, inter swarm and inter population. There are two active populations in CPSOLA. In the primary population, the particles are placed in all swarms and each swarm consists of multiple dimensions of search space. Also there is a secondary population in CPSOLA which is used the conventional PSO's evolution schema. In the upper layer of cooperation, the embedded Learning Automaton (LA) is responsible for deciding whether to cooperate between these two populations or not. Experiments are organized on five benchmark functions and results show notable performance and robustness of CPSOLA, cooperative behavior of swarms and successful adaptive control of populations. Manuscript profile -
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114 - An Approach to Compose Viewpoints of Different Stakeholders in the Specification of Probabilistic Systems
Mahboubeh Samadi haghighi haghighiDeveloping large and complex systems often involves many stakeholders each of which has her own expectations from the system; hence, it is difficult to write a single formal specification of the system considering all of stakeholders’ requirements at once; instead, each MoreDeveloping large and complex systems often involves many stakeholders each of which has her own expectations from the system; hence, it is difficult to write a single formal specification of the system considering all of stakeholders’ requirements at once; instead, each stakeholder can specify the system from her own viewpoint first. Then, the resulting specifications can be composed to prepare the final specification. Much work has been done so far for the specification of non-probabilistic systems regarding viewpoints (or expectations) of different stakeholders; however, because of big trend to apply formal methods on probabilistic systems, in this paper, we present an approach to compose viewpoints of different stakeholders in the specification of probabilistic systems. According to this approach, different viewpoints are separately specified using the Z notation. Then, the resulting specifications are composed using some new operators proposed in this paper. We show the applicability of the presented approach by performing it on a known case study. Manuscript profile -
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115 - Language Model Adaptation Using Dirichlet Class Language Model Based on Part-of-Speech
Ali Hatami Ahmad akbari Babak NasersharifLanguage modeling has many applications in a large variety of domains. Performance of this model depends on its adaptation to a particular style of data. Accordingly, adaptation methods endeavour to apply syntactic and semantic characteristics of the language for langua MoreLanguage modeling has many applications in a large variety of domains. Performance of this model depends on its adaptation to a particular style of data. Accordingly, adaptation methods endeavour to apply syntactic and semantic characteristics of the language for language modeling. The previous adaptation methods such as family of Dirichlet class language model (DCLM) extract class of history words. These methods due to lake of syntactic information are not suitable for high morphology languages such as Farsi. In this paper, we present an idea for using syntactic information such as part-of-speech (POS) in DCLM for combining with one of the language models of n-gram family. In our work, word clustering is based on POS of previous words and history words in DCLM. The performance of language models are evaluated on BijanKhan corpus using a hidden Markov model based ASR system. The results show that use of POS information along with history words and class of history words improves performance of language model, and decreases the perplexity on our corpus. Exploiting POS information along with DCLM, the word error rate of the ASR system decreases by 1.2% compared to DCLM. Manuscript profile -
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116 - PSO-Algorithm-Assisted Multiuser Detection for Multiuser and Inter-symbol Interference Suppression in CDMA Communications
Atefeh Haji Jamali Arani paeez azmiApplying particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm has become a widespread heuristic technique in many fields of engineering. In this paper, we apply PSO algorithm in additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and multipath fading channels. In the proposed method, PSO algor MoreApplying particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm has become a widespread heuristic technique in many fields of engineering. In this paper, we apply PSO algorithm in additive white Gaussian noise (AWGN) and multipath fading channels. In the proposed method, PSO algorithm was applied to solve joint multiuser and inter-symbol interference (ISI) suppression problems in the code-division multiple-access (CDMA) systems over multipath Rayleigh fading channel and consequently, to reduce the computational complexity. At the first stage, to initialize the POS algorithm, conventional detector (CD) was employed. Then, time-varying acceleration coefficients (TVAC) were used in the PSO algorithm. The simulation results indicated that the performance of PSO-based multiuser detection (MUD) with TVAC is promising and it is outperforming the CD. Manuscript profile -
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117 - A Study on Clustering for Clustering Based Image De-noising
Hossein Bakhshi Golestani Mohsen Joneidi Mostafa SadeghiIn this paper, the problem of de-noising of an image contaminated with Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) is studied. This subject is an open problem in signal processing for more than 50 years. In the present paper, we suggest a method based on global clustering of i MoreIn this paper, the problem of de-noising of an image contaminated with Additive White Gaussian Noise (AWGN) is studied. This subject is an open problem in signal processing for more than 50 years. In the present paper, we suggest a method based on global clustering of image constructing blocks. As the type of clustering plays an important role in clustering-based de-noising methods, we address two questions about the clustering. The first, which parts of the data should be considered for clustering? The second, what data clustering method is suitable for de-noising? Then clustering is exploited to learn an over complete dictionary. By obtaining sparse decomposition of the noisy image blocks in terms of the dictionary atoms, the de-noised version is achieved. Experimental results show that our dictionary learning framework outperforms its competitors in terms of de-noising performance and execution time. Manuscript profile -
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118 - Fusion of Learning Automata to Optimize Multi-constraint Problem
Sara Motamed Ali AhmadiThis paper aims to introduce an effective classification method of learning for partitioning the data in statistical spaces. The work is based on using multi-constraint partitioning on the stochastic learning automata. Stochastic learning automata with fixed or variable MoreThis paper aims to introduce an effective classification method of learning for partitioning the data in statistical spaces. The work is based on using multi-constraint partitioning on the stochastic learning automata. Stochastic learning automata with fixed or variable structures are a reinforcement learning method. Having no information about optimized operation, such models try to find an answer to a problem. Converging speed in such algorithms in solving different problems and their route to the answer is so that they produce a proper condition if the answer is obtained. However, despite all tricks to prevent the algorithm involvement with local optimal, the algorithms do not perform well for problems with a lot of spread local optimal points and give no good answer. In this paper, the fusion of stochastic learning automata algorithms has been used to solve given problems and provide a centralized control mechanism. Looking at the results, is found that the recommended algorithm for partitioning constraints and finding optimization problems are suitable in terms of time and speed, and given a large number of samples, yield a learning rate of 97.92%. In addition, the test results clearly indicate increased accuracy and significant efficiency of recommended systems compared with single model systems based on different methods of learning automata. Manuscript profile -
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119 - Active Steganalysis of Transform Domain Steganography Based on Sparse Component Analysis
Hamed Modaghegh Seyed Alireza SeyedinThis paper presents a new active steganalysis method to break the transform domain steganography. Most of steganalysis techniques focus on detecting the presence or absence of a secret message in a cover (passive steganalysis), but in some cases we need to extract or es MoreThis paper presents a new active steganalysis method to break the transform domain steganography. Most of steganalysis techniques focus on detecting the presence or absence of a secret message in a cover (passive steganalysis), but in some cases we need to extract or estimate hidden message (active steganalysis). Although estimating the message is important but there is little research in this area. A new active steganalysis method which is based on Spars Component Analysis (SCA) technique is presented in this work. Here, the sparsity property of cover image and hidden message has been used to extract hidden message from stego image. In our method, transform domain steganography is formulated mathematically as a linear combination of sparse sources and therefore active steganalysis can be presented as a SCA problem. The feasibility of the SCA problem solving is confirmed by Linear Programming methods. Then, a fast algorithm is introduced to decrease the computational cost of steganalysis without much loss of accuracy. The accuracy of our new method has been confirmed in different experiments on a variety of transform domain steganography. These experiments show that, our method compared to the previous active steganalysis methods not only reduces the error rate but also decreases the computational cost. Manuscript profile -
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120 - A Linear Model for Energy-Aware Scheduling Problem Considering Interference in Real-time Wireless Sensor Networks
Maryam Hamidanvar rafeh rafehAn important factor in increasing quality of service in real-time wireless networks is minimizing energy consumption, which contradicts with increasing message delivery rate because of associating a time deadline to each message. In these networks, every message has a t MoreAn important factor in increasing quality of service in real-time wireless networks is minimizing energy consumption, which contradicts with increasing message delivery rate because of associating a time deadline to each message. In these networks, every message has a time deadline constraint and when the message is not delivered to its destination before its deadline constraint, it will drop. Therefore, scheduling methods that simultaneously consider both energy consumption and time deadline constraint are needed. An effective method for reducing energy consumption is multi-hop transmission of packets. However, this method takes longer time for transmission as compared to single-hop transmission. Parallel transmission is another approach which on one hand reduces the transmission time and on the other hand increases the network throughput. However, a main issue with parallel transmission is the presence of interference among nearby nodes. In this paper, we propose a linear model (ILP formulation) for energy aware scheduling problem in real-time wireless sensor networks using parallel transmission. The main objective of the model is to reduce energy consumption and packet loss using multi-hop routing and parallel transmission. Experimental results show that the proposed model finds the optimum solution for the problem and outperforms the sequential scheduling based on the TDMA protocol. Manuscript profile -
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121 - Acoustic Noise Cancellation Using an Adaptive Algorithm Based on Correntropy Criterion and Zero Norm Regularization
Mojtaba HajiabadiThe least mean square (LMS) adaptive algorithm is widely used in acoustic noise cancellation (ANC) scenario. In a noise cancellation scenario, speech signals usually have high amplitude and sudden variations that are modeled by impulsive noises. When the additive noise MoreThe least mean square (LMS) adaptive algorithm is widely used in acoustic noise cancellation (ANC) scenario. In a noise cancellation scenario, speech signals usually have high amplitude and sudden variations that are modeled by impulsive noises. When the additive noise process is nonGaussian or impulsive, LMS algorithm has a very poor performance. On the other hand, it is well-known that the acoustic channels usually have sparse impulse responses. When the impulse response of system changes from a non-sparse to a highly sparse one, conventional algorithms like the LMS based adaptive filters can not make use of the priori knowledge of system sparsity and thus, fail to improve their performance both in terms of transient and steady state. Impulsive noise and sparsity are two important features in the ANC scenario that have paid special attention, recently. Due to the poor performance of the LMS algorithm in the presence of impulsive noise and sparse systems, this paper presents a novel adaptive algorithm that can overcomes these two features. In order to eliminate impulsive disturbances from speech signal, the information theoretic criterion, that is named correntropy, is used in the proposed cost function and the zero norm is also employed to deal with the sparsity feature of the acoustic channel impulse response. Simulation results indicate the superiority of the proposed algorithm in presence of impulsive noise along with sparse acoustic channel. Manuscript profile -
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122 - A new Sparse Coding Approach for Human Face and Action Recognition
Mohsen Nikpoor Mohammad Reza Karami-Mollaei Reza GhaderiSparse coding is an unsupervised method which learns a set of over-complete bases to represent data such as image, video and etc. In the cases where we have some similar images from the different classes, using the sparse coding method the images may be classified into MoreSparse coding is an unsupervised method which learns a set of over-complete bases to represent data such as image, video and etc. In the cases where we have some similar images from the different classes, using the sparse coding method the images may be classified into the same class and devalue classification performance. In this paper, we propose an Affine Graph Regularized Sparse Coding approach for resolving this problem. We apply the sparse coding and graph regularized sparse coding approaches by adding the affinity constraint to the objective function to improve the recognition rate. Several experiments has been done on well-known face datasets such as ORL and YALE. The first experiment has been done on ORL dataset for face recognition and the second one has been done on YALE dataset for face expression detection. Both experiments have been compared with the basic approaches for evaluating the proposed method. The simulation results show that the proposed method can significantly outperform previous methods in face classification. In addition, the proposed method is applied to KTH action dataset and the results show that the proposed sparse coding approach could be applied for action recognition applications too. Manuscript profile -
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123 - Improving Accuracy, Area and Speed of Approximate Floating-Point Multiplication Using Carry Prediction
Marziye Fathi Hooman NikmehrThe arithmetic units are the most essential in digital circuits’ construct, and the enhancement of their operation would optimize the whole digital system. Among them, multipliers are the most important operational units, used in a wide range of digital systems such as MoreThe arithmetic units are the most essential in digital circuits’ construct, and the enhancement of their operation would optimize the whole digital system. Among them, multipliers are the most important operational units, used in a wide range of digital systems such as telecommunication signal processing, embedded systems and mobile. The main drawback of a multiplication unit is its high computational load, which leads to considerable power consumption and silicon area. This also reduces the speed that negatively affects the digital host functionality. Estimating arithmetic is a new branch of computer arithmetic implemented by discarding or manipulating a portion of arithmetic circuits and/or intermediate computations. Applying estimated arithmetic in arithmetic units would improve the speed, power consumption and the implementation area by sacrificing a slight amount of result accuracy. An estimated truncated floating-point multiplier for single precision operands which is capable of compensating the errors to a desired level by applying the least significant columns of the partial product matrix is developed and analyzed in this article. These errors are caused by removing a number of carry digits in the partial product matrix that have a direct contribution in rounding the floating-point numbers. The evaluation results indicate that the proposed method improves speed, accuracy and silicon area in comparison to those of the common truncated multiplication methods. Manuscript profile -
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124 - Instance Based Sparse Classifier Fusion for Speaker Verification
Mohammad Hasheminejad Hassan FarsiThis paper focuses on the problem of ensemble classification for text-independent speaker verification. Ensemble classification is an efficient method to improve the performance of the classification system. This method gains the advantage of a set of expert classifiers MoreThis paper focuses on the problem of ensemble classification for text-independent speaker verification. Ensemble classification is an efficient method to improve the performance of the classification system. This method gains the advantage of a set of expert classifiers. A speaker verification system gets an input utterance and an identity claim, then verifies the claim in terms of a matching score. This score determines the resemblance of the input utterance and pre-enrolled target speakers. Since there is a variety of information in a speech signal, state-of-the-art speaker verification systems use a set of complementary classifiers to provide a reliable decision about the verification. Such a system receives some scores as input and takes a binary decision: accept or reject the claimed identity. Most of the recent studies on the classifier fusion for speaker verification used a weighted linear combination of the base classifiers. The corresponding weights are estimated using logistic regression. Additional researches have been performed on ensemble classification by adding different regularization terms to the logistic regression formulae. However, there are missing points in this type of ensemble classification, which are the correlation of the base classifiers and the superiority of some base classifiers for each test instance. We address both problems, by an instance based classifier ensemble selection and weight determination method. Our extensive studies on NIST 2004 speaker recognition evaluation (SRE) corpus in terms of EER, minDCF and minCLLR show the effectiveness of the proposed method. Manuscript profile -
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125 - Concept Detection in Images Using SVD Features and Multi-Granularity Partitioning and Classification
Kamran Farajzadeh Esmail Zarezadeh Jafar MansouriNew visual and static features, namely, right singular feature vector, left singular feature vector and singular value feature vector are proposed for the semantic concept detection in images. These features are derived by applying singular value decomposition (SVD) " MoreNew visual and static features, namely, right singular feature vector, left singular feature vector and singular value feature vector are proposed for the semantic concept detection in images. These features are derived by applying singular value decomposition (SVD) "directly" to the "raw" images. In SVD features edge, color and texture information is integrated simultaneously and is sorted based on their importance for the concept detection. Feature extraction is performed in a multi-granularity partitioning manner. In contrast to the existing systems, classification is carried out for each grid partition of each granularity separately. This separates the effect of classifications on partitions with and without the target concept on each other. Since SVD features have high dimensionality, classification is carried out with K-nearest neighbor (K-NN) algorithm that utilizes a new and "stable" distance function, namely, multiplicative distance. Experimental results on PASCAL VOC and TRECVID datasets show the effectiveness of the proposed SVD features and multi-granularity partitioning and classification method Manuscript profile -
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126 - Hybrid Task Scheduling Method for Cloud Computing by Genetic and PSO Algorithms
Amin Kamalinia Ali GhaffariCloud computing makes it possible for users to use different applications through the internet without having to install them. Cloud computing is considered to be a novel technology which is aimed at handling and providing online services. For enhancing efficiency in cl MoreCloud computing makes it possible for users to use different applications through the internet without having to install them. Cloud computing is considered to be a novel technology which is aimed at handling and providing online services. For enhancing efficiency in cloud computing, appropriate task scheduling techniques are needed. Due to the limitations and heterogeneity of resources, the issue of scheduling is highly complicated. Hence, it is believed that an appropriate scheduling method can have a significant impact on reducing makespans and enhancing resource efficiency. Inasmuch as task scheduling in cloud computing is regarded as an NP complete problem; traditional heuristic algorithms used in task scheduling do not have the required efficiency in this context. With regard to the shortcomings of the traditional heuristic algorithms used in job scheduling, recently, the majority of researchers have focused on hybrid meta-heuristic methods for task scheduling. With regard to this cutting edge research domain, we used HEFT (Heterogeneous Earliest Finish Time) algorithm to propose a hybrid meta-heuristic method in this paper where genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms were combined with each other. The results of simulation and statistical analysis of proposed scheme indicate that the proposed algorithm, when compared with three other heuristic and a memetic algorithms, has optimized the makespan required for executing tasks. Manuscript profile -
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127 - Better performance of special triangular constellations for the OFDM systems in complicated fading channel
saeed ghazi-maghrebiDue to high spectral efficiency, immunity to frequency selective fading, and high data rate, OFDM became a popular modulation technique in digital communication systems. Effectiveness of a signal constellation used in a communication system can provide a fundamental bas MoreDue to high spectral efficiency, immunity to frequency selective fading, and high data rate, OFDM became a popular modulation technique in digital communication systems. Effectiveness of a signal constellation used in a communication system can provide a fundamental basis for efficiency of application networks. During recent years, different constellations were designed for different modulation schemes. In this research, two new triangular constellations schemes which are named as TRI1 and TRI2 are introduced to replace for the well-known rectangular QAM constellation in OFDM modulation. In this paper, the new proposed schemes are compared with different triangular constellations. It has been shown that these new schemes have three major advantages with respect to the QAM. The first advantage is its lower BER which results from the better usage of the constellation space with longer minimum distances. The second advantage of these schemes is their lower PAR with respect to the rectangular QAM constellation. The third property, as the last advantages, is their higher noise immunity with respect to the commonly used QAM constellation. Both mathematical analysis and simulation results demonstrate that by applying high fading channels with AWGN and ISI impairment simultaneously, the TRI1 and TRI2 exhibit a superior performance compared to the rectangular QAM. As a result, they are good choice for high speed and real-time multicarrier applications such as DAB, DVB, and WiFi at no extra cost. Manuscript profile -
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128 - A Model for Mobile Code Computing Paradigms in Computer Networks
Hojatallah Hamidi Maryam ParviniThis paper presents a reliable model for mobile codes in distributed networks, which represents reliable mobile agent execution. The model ensures non-blocking mobile agent execution and forces the once property without relying on correct fault detection. A mobile agent MoreThis paper presents a reliable model for mobile codes in distributed networks, which represents reliable mobile agent execution. The model ensures non-blocking mobile agent execution and forces the once property without relying on correct fault detection. A mobile agent execution is blocking if a fault of agent prevents the agent from continuing in its execution. The once problem is related to non-blocking in the sense that solutions to the latter may lead to multiple executions of the mobile agent. A solution to reliable mobile agent execution needs to ensure both the non-blocking and once properties. The analytical results show new theoretical perceptions into the statistical behaviors of mobile agents and provide useful tools for executing mobile agents in networks. The results show that agents' behavior is influenced by places' characteristics and the agents' behavior can be managed to network. In this paper, we analyzed the average time consuming of mobile agents between two places. The approach, Fault-Tolerant approach for mobile codes offers a user-transparent fault tolerance which can be selected by the user for every single application given to the environment. Thereby, the user can decide for every application weather it has to be treated fault-tolerant or not. We proposed a reliable execution model of mobile codes and analyzed the life expectancy, including the average time consuming of mobile agents between two places, the average number of places agents will visit, and the agents' life expectancy. Manuscript profile -
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129 - Lifetime Improvement Using Cluster Head Selection and Base Station Localization in Wireless Sensor Networks
maryam najimi Sajjad NankhoshkiThe limited energy supply of wireless sensor networks poses a great challenge for the deployment of wireless sensor nodes. In this paper, a sensor network of nodes with wireless transceiver capabilities and limited energy is considered. Clustering is one of the most eff MoreThe limited energy supply of wireless sensor networks poses a great challenge for the deployment of wireless sensor nodes. In this paper, a sensor network of nodes with wireless transceiver capabilities and limited energy is considered. Clustering is one of the most efficient techniques to save more energy in these networks. Therefore, the proper selection of the cluster heads plays important role to save the energy of sensor nodes for data transmission in the network. In this paper, we propose an energy efficient data transmission by determining the proper cluster heads in wireless sensor networks. We also obtain the optimal location of the base station according to the cluster heads to prolong the network lifetime. An efficient method is considered based on particle swarm algorithm (PSO) which is a nature inspired swarm intelligence based algorithm, modelled after observing the choreography of a flock of birds, to solve a sensor network optimization problem. In the proposed energy- efficient algorithm, cluster heads distance from the base station and their residual energy of the sensors nodes are important parameters for cluster head selection and base station localization. The simulation results show that our proposed algorithm improves the network lifetime and also more alive sensors are remained in the wireless network compared to the baseline algorithms in different situations. Manuscript profile -
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130 - A 2-bit Full Comparator Design with Minimum Quantum Cost Function in Quantum-Dot Cellular Automata
Davoud Bahrepour Negin MaroufiIn recent years, reduction of the complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) circuit feature size has caused significant challenges, such as current loss and leakage, and high power consumption. Therefore, further reduction of the size of CMOS technology is not feas MoreIn recent years, reduction of the complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) circuit feature size has caused significant challenges, such as current loss and leakage, and high power consumption. Therefore, further reduction of the size of CMOS technology is not feasible. Quantum-dot cellular automata (QCA) is an emerging technology at the nanoscale, which can utilize for designing computers and very-large-scale integration (VLSI) circuits in the near future. QCA technology makes it possible to design low-power, high-performance, and area-efficient logical circuits. A comparator function is a digital logical function, which compares whether a bit is greater than, smaller than or equal to the other bit or not (half comparator). Full comparator has a third input, which shows the result of the previous step. Half and full comparators play an essential role in CPU architecture. In this paper, a full comparator circuit based on the QCA and a new quantum cost function is proposed. Besides a 2-bit comparator is presented based on the introduced full comparator. Using the new quantum cost function the proposed full comparator design is compared with the previously presented designs in terms of area, delay, and complexity. Comparisons show that the proposed design has less area and delay and therefore, it is more suitable for utilizing in CPU design. Manuscript profile -
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131 - A New VAD Algorithm using Sparse Representation in Spectro-Temporal Domain
Mohadese Eshaghi Farbod Razzazi Alireza BehradThis paper proposes two algorithms for Voice Activity Detection (VAD) based on sparse representation in spectro-temporal domain. The first algorithm was made using two-dimensional STRF (Spectro-Temporal Response Field) space based on sparse representation. Dictionaries MoreThis paper proposes two algorithms for Voice Activity Detection (VAD) based on sparse representation in spectro-temporal domain. The first algorithm was made using two-dimensional STRF (Spectro-Temporal Response Field) space based on sparse representation. Dictionaries with different atomic sizes and two dictionary learning methods were investigated in this approach. This algorithm revealed good results at high SNRs (signal-to-noise ratio). The second algorithm, whose approach is more complicated, suggests a speech detector using the sparse representation in four-dimensional STRF space. Due to the large volume of STRF's four-dimensional space, this space was divided into cubes, with dictionaries made for each cube separately by NMF (non-negative matrix factorization) learning algorithm. Simulation results were presented to illustrate the effectiveness of our new VAD algorithms. The results revealed that the achieved performance was 90.11% and 91.75% under -5 dB SNR in white and car noise respectively, outperforming most of the state-of-the-art VAD algorithms. Manuscript profile -
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132 - Investigate Network Simulation Tools in Designing and Managing Intelligent Systems
fatemeh fakharNetwork simulation is a technique that models network behavior by performing transaction calculations between different network entities and using mathematical formulas and taking observations of network products. A network simulator is a software program have been appl MoreNetwork simulation is a technique that models network behavior by performing transaction calculations between different network entities and using mathematical formulas and taking observations of network products. A network simulator is a software program have been applied to analyze the performance of a computer network without the presence of a real network. Hardware equipment, equipment configuration, communication, and routing protocols and network traffic modeled in simulation software and the behavior of the network and its components examined from different dimensions. The user can also customize the simulation software according to their needs. Simulation software has different uses, and the user can use these tools to model their network by recognizing this software. In terms of research, it is difficult to create a network, especially large networks, in a real-time scenario, and it is not easily possible to carry out it in the real world, and it is very costly. So, simulators help network developers to control whether the network can work in real-time or not, or whether it is efficient enough. This reduces the time and cost of network application testing.Today, simulation technology is successfully used to model, design and manage a variety of intelligent systems. Numerous tools have been created in this regard. In this article, we review and compare important network simulators such as CloudSim, GloMoSim, GNS3, NS-2, Opnet, OMNet ++, NetSim, NS-3, AVRORA, Packet Tracer, QualNet, J-Sim, REAL and OptSim and their results. These comparisons express from several perspectives in the tables. Manuscript profile -
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133 - Body Field: Structured Mean Field with Human Body Skeleton Model and Shifted Gaussian Edge Potentials
Sara Ershadi-Nasab Shohreh Kasaei Esmaeil Sanaei Erfan Noury Hassan Hafez-kolahiAn efficient method for simultaneous human body part segmentation and pose estimation is introduced. A conditional random field with a fully-connected graphical model is used. Possible node (image pixel) labels comprise of the human body parts and the background. In the MoreAn efficient method for simultaneous human body part segmentation and pose estimation is introduced. A conditional random field with a fully-connected graphical model is used. Possible node (image pixel) labels comprise of the human body parts and the background. In the human body skeleton model, the spatial dependencies among body parts are encoded in the definition of pairwise energy functions according to the conditional random fields. Proper pairwise edge potentials between image pixels are defined according to the presence or absence of human body parts that are near to each other. Various Gaussian kernels in position, color, and histogram of oriented gradients spaces are used for defining the pairwise energy terms. Shifted Gaussian kernels are defined between each two body parts that are connected to each other according to the human body skeleton model. As shifted Gaussian kernels impose a high computational cost to the inference, an efficient inference process is proposed by a mean field approximation method that uses high dimensional shifted Gaussian filtering. The experimental results evaluated on the challenging KTH Football, Leeds Sports Pose, HumanEva, and Penn-Fudan datasets show that the proposed method increases the per-pixel accuracy measure for human body part segmentation and also improves the probability of correct parts metric of human body joint locations. Manuscript profile -
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134 - A Two-Stage Multi-Objective Enhancement for Fused Magnetic Resonance Image and Computed Tomography Brain Images
Leena Chandrashekar A Sreedevi AsundiMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) are the imaging techniques for detection of Glioblastoma. However, a single imaging modality is never adequate to validate the presence of the tumor. Moreover, each of the imaging techniques represents a diff MoreMagnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) are the imaging techniques for detection of Glioblastoma. However, a single imaging modality is never adequate to validate the presence of the tumor. Moreover, each of the imaging techniques represents a different characteristic of the brain. Therefore, experts have to analyze each of the images independently. This requires more expertise by doctors and delays the detection and diagnosis time. Multimodal Image Fusion is a process of generating image of high visual quality, by fusing different images. However, it introduces blocking effect, noise and artifacts in the fused image. Most of the enhancement techniques deal with contrast enhancement, however enhancing the image quality in terms of edges, entropy, peak signal to noise ratio is also significant. Contrast Limited Adaptive Histogram Equalization (CLAHE) is a widely used enhancement technique. The major drawback of the technique is that it only enhances the pixel intensities and also requires selection of operational parameters like clip limit, block size and distribution function. Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is an optimization technique used to choose the CLAHE parameters, based on a multi objective fitness function representing entropy and edge information of the image. The proposed technique provides improvement in visual quality of the Laplacian Pyramid fused MRI and CT images. Manuscript profile -
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135 - Overcoming the Link Prediction Limitation in Sparse Networks using Community Detection
Mohammad Pouya Salvati Jamshid Bagherzadeh Mohasefi Sadegh SulaimanyLink prediction seeks to detect missing links and the ones that may be established in the future given the network structure or node features. Numerous methods have been presented for improving the basic unsupervised neighbourhood-based methods of link prediction. A maj MoreLink prediction seeks to detect missing links and the ones that may be established in the future given the network structure or node features. Numerous methods have been presented for improving the basic unsupervised neighbourhood-based methods of link prediction. A major issue confronted by all these methods, is that many of the available networks are sparse. This results in high volume of computation, longer processing times, more memory requirements, and more poor results. This research has presented a new, distinct method for link prediction based on community detection in large-scale sparse networks. Here, the communities over the network are first identified, and the link prediction operations are then performed within each obtained community using neighbourhood-based methods. Next, a new method for link prediction has been carried out between the clusters with a specified manner for maximal utilization of the network capacity. Utilized community detection algorithms are Best partition, Link community, Info map and Girvan-Newman, and the datasets used in experiments are Email, HEP, REL, Wikivote, Word and PPI. For evaluation of the proposed method, three measures have been used: precision, computation time and AUC. The results obtained over different datasets demonstrate that extra calculations have been prevented, and precision has been increased. In this method, runtime has also been reduced considerably. Moreover, in many cases Best partition community detection method has good results compared to other community detection algorithms. Manuscript profile -
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136 - Evaluation of Pattern Recognition Techniques in Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
Mohammad Nejadeh Peyman Bayat Jalal Kheirkhah Hassan MoladoustCardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) improves cardiac function in patients with heart failure (HF), and the result of this treatment is decrease in death rate and improving quality of life for patients. This research is aimed at predicting CRT response for the progno MoreCardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) improves cardiac function in patients with heart failure (HF), and the result of this treatment is decrease in death rate and improving quality of life for patients. This research is aimed at predicting CRT response for the prognosis of patients with heart failure under CRT. According to international instructions, in the case of approval of QRS prolongation and decrease in ejection fraction (EF), the patient is recognized as a candidate of implanting recognition device. However, regarding many intervening and effective factors, decision making can be done based on more variables. Computer-based decision-making systems especially machine learning (ML) are considered as a promising method regarding their significant background in medical prediction. Collective intelligence approaches such as particles swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm are used for determining the priorities of medical decision-making variables. This investigation was done on 209 patients and the data was collected over 12 months. In HESHMAT CRT center, 17.7% of patients did not respond to treatment. Recognizing the dominant parameters through combining machine recognition and physician’s viewpoint, and introducing back-propagation of error neural network algorithm in order to decrease classification error are the most important achievements of this research. In this research, an analytical set of individual, clinical, and laboratory variables, echocardiography, and electrocardiography (ECG) are proposed with patients’ response to CRT. Prediction of the response after CRT becomes possible by the support of a set of tools, algorithms, and variables. Manuscript profile -
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137 - Using Static Information of Programs to Partition the Input Domain in Search-based Test Data Generation
Atieh Monemi Bidgoli Hassan haghighiThe quality of test data has an important effect on the fault-revealing ability of software testing. Search-based test data generation reformulates testing goals as fitness functions, thus, test data generation can be automated by meta-heuristic algorithms. Meta-heurist MoreThe quality of test data has an important effect on the fault-revealing ability of software testing. Search-based test data generation reformulates testing goals as fitness functions, thus, test data generation can be automated by meta-heuristic algorithms. Meta-heuristic algorithms search the domain of input variables in order to find input data that cover the targets. The domain of input variables is very large, even for simple programs, while this size has a major influence on the efficiency and effectiveness of all search-based methods. Despite the large volume of works on search-based test data generation, the literature contains few approaches that concern the impact of search space reduction. In order to partition the input domain, this study defines a relationship between the structure of the program and the input domain. Based on this relationship, we propose a method for partitioning the input domain. Then, to search in the partitioned search space, we select ant colony optimization as one of the important and prosperous meta-heuristic algorithms. To evaluate the performance of the proposed approach in comparison with the previous work, we selected a number of different benchmark programs. The experimental results show that our approach has 14.40% better average coverage versus the competitive approach Manuscript profile -
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138 - Improvement of Firefly Algorithm using Particle Swarm Optimization and Gravitational Search Algorithm
Mahdi TouraniEvolutionary algorithms are among the most powerful algorithms for optimization, Firefly algorithm (FA) is one of them that inspired by nature. It is an easily implementable, robust, simple and flexible technique. On the other hand, Integration of this algorithm with ot MoreEvolutionary algorithms are among the most powerful algorithms for optimization, Firefly algorithm (FA) is one of them that inspired by nature. It is an easily implementable, robust, simple and flexible technique. On the other hand, Integration of this algorithm with other algorithms, can be improved the performance of FA. Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA) are suitable and effective for integration with FA. Some method and operation in GSA and PSO can help to FA for fast and smart searching. In one version of the Gravitational Search Algorithm (GSA), selecting the K-best particles with bigger mass, and examining its effect on other masses has a great help for achieving the faster and more accurate in optimal answer. As well as, in Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), the candidate answers for solving optimization problem, are guided by local best position and global best position to achieving optimal answer. These operators and their combination with the firefly algorithm (FA) can improve the performance of the search algorithm. This paper intends to provide models for improvement firefly algorithm using GSA and PSO operation. For this purpose, 5 scenarios are defined and then, their models are simulated using MATLAB software. Finally, by reviewing the results, It is shown that the performance of introduced models are better than the standard firefly algorithm. Manuscript profile -
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139 - Word Sense Induction in Persian and English: A Comparative Study
Masood GhayoomiWords in the natural language have forms and meanings, and there might not always be a one-to-one match between them. This property of the language causes words to have more than one meaning; as a result, a text processing system faces challenges to determine the precis MoreWords in the natural language have forms and meanings, and there might not always be a one-to-one match between them. This property of the language causes words to have more than one meaning; as a result, a text processing system faces challenges to determine the precise meaning of the target word in a sentence. Using lexical resources or lexical databases, such as WordNet, might be a help, but due to their manual development, they become outdated by passage of time and language change. Moreover, the lexical resources might be domain dependent which are unusable for open domain natural language processing tasks. These drawbacks are a strong motivation to use unsupervised machine learning approaches to induce word senses from the natural data. To reach the goal, the clustering approach can be utilized such that each cluster resembles a sense. In this paper, we study the performance of a word sense induction model by using three variables: a) the target language: in our experiments, we run the induction process on Persian and English; b) the type of the clustering algorithm: both parametric clustering algorithms, including hierarchical and partitioning, and non-parametric clustering algorithms, including probabilistic and density-based, are utilized to induce senses; c) the context of the target words to capture the information in vectors created for clustering: for the input of the clustering algorithms, the vectors are created either based on the whole sentence in which the target word is located; or based on the limited surrounding words of the target word. We evaluate the clustering performance externally. Moreover, we introduce a normalized, joint evaluation metric to compare the models. The experimental results for both Persian and English test data showed that the window-based partitioningK-means algorithm obtained the best performance. Manuscript profile -
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140 - Comparative Study of Islamic and Western Perspective of Women’s participation in economic activities
Soheila BiriaWomen make up half of the world’s population. Therefore, their economic activities, as half of the community workforce, are very effective in achieving economic growth and development. Different societies have different views about the extent of women’s participation in MoreWomen make up half of the world’s population. Therefore, their economic activities, as half of the community workforce, are very effective in achieving economic growth and development. Different societies have different views about the extent of women’s participation in economic activities. In the west view, Women enter the labor market without any restriction and engage the economic activities. Their job role is primarily in priority and important than the role of their mother and wife. But in Islam views, while emphasizing woman’s participation in economic activities, their roles as mother and wife are emphasized. Islam accepts woman’s employment under certain conditions. In this research, an attempt has been made to examine these two perspectives and compare them with each other. Then, the consequences and results of these views on the current situation of women in these societies are examined. This article has been prepared by descriptive and analytical methods, using library information. Manuscript profile -
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141 - assessment of tropospheric NO2 changes in Kermanshah using OMI sensor and its relationship with meteorological parameters
Rasoul BagherabadiToday, the increase and development of urbanization, industrial activities and the consumption of fossil fuels have increased air pollution in large cities. One of the indicators of air pollution is nitrogen dioxide. In this paper, the trend of changes in the concentrat MoreToday, the increase and development of urbanization, industrial activities and the consumption of fossil fuels have increased air pollution in large cities. One of the indicators of air pollution is nitrogen dioxide. In this paper, the trend of changes in the concentration of nitrogen dioxide related to the troposphere in the city of Kermanshah in the period 2006 to 2018 is presented. In this study, the monthly concentrations of nitrogen dioxide obtained show that the highest amount of nitrogen dioxide occurs in winter and the lowest amount occurs in summer. As the highest amount of nitrogen dioxide occurs in January and the lowest amount occurs in June, meteorological conditions can increase the severity and extent of tropospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution. The results of tropospheric nitrogen dioxide concentration with meteorological parameters showed that the correlation coefficient of Pearson nitrogen dioxide with wind and surface temperature are inversely related, respectively. Reductions an OMI sensor was used to monitor nitrogen dioxide. In this study, nitrogen dioxide using an OMI sensor in February and July 2016 showed that the amount of nitrogen dioxide was higher in February and lower in July. Manuscript profile -
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142 - Third Party Objectionable Judgments
Ebadollah Rostami Chalkasari Mahmud KohaniPrincipally the issued judgments from trial authorities at principal of relativity must effect merely in relation of the parties of trial and cannot invoke at others than them, but sometimes those judgments defect the third parties of their rights. The legislator for pr MorePrincipally the issued judgments from trial authorities at principal of relativity must effect merely in relation of the parties of trial and cannot invoke at others than them, but sometimes those judgments defect the third parties of their rights. The legislator for preservation from rights of them has permitted until they object to those judgments as third parties which it is named as "third party objection". There is no unanimity of opinions in the matter of what judgments have the third party objection receptivity? Absoluteness of the legislator's expression includes all of judgments either decree or order issued by court and includes conclusive judgments and on the other hand the proviso the "court" as the issued judgments issuer author, doesn’t include other authors. The right of objection has been recognized to arbitration award and judgments issued by administrative Justice Court, but about other authors haven't been done sufficient and necessary review, thus in this paper we will determine the judgments which the third party can object to them. Manuscript profile -
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143 - Jurisprudential and Legal Study of Provisos after Cancellation
Seyed Mohammad Hadi Saei Maryam SaqafiCancellation is reached when both parties have consent over the termination of the contract. This means the end of the contract effects and the resulting commitments. This, however, relates to the future; therefore, it is not like nullification of the contract. It does MoreCancellation is reached when both parties have consent over the termination of the contract. This means the end of the contract effects and the resulting commitments. This, however, relates to the future; therefore, it is not like nullification of the contract. It does not have retrospective impact, and consequently it does not affect the pre-cancellation consequences. This point has been neglected by some and in their explanation of rules regarding provisos after cancellation they maintain that all conditions are nullified including attributes, performance and collateral events. Pursuant to this, the Civil Code in Article 246 stipulates that when a contract is terminated by mutual consent, its terms become null and void, whereas rules regarding and effects of each proviso are different and Article 246 shall not be attributable to all of them. This means that the condition of attribute is not within the prerogative of the said article and hence it is not nullified, but also it returns to the initial owner according to the subject of transaction. The condition of collateral events, due to its certain characteristics, is realized immediately after the conclusion of the contract, thus it cannot be nullified or waived either. In the meantime, only the condition of performance, either negative or positive, is nullified due to cancellation although it leaves behind consequences that are analyzable. Manuscript profile -
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144 - A Novel Approach for Establishing Connectivity in Partitioned Mobile Sensor Networks using Beamforming Techniques
Abbas Mirzaei Shahram ZandianNetwork connectivity is one of the major design issues in the context of mobile sensor networks. Due to diverse communication patterns, some nodes lying in high-traffic zones may consume more energy and eventually die out resulting in network partitioning. This phenomen MoreNetwork connectivity is one of the major design issues in the context of mobile sensor networks. Due to diverse communication patterns, some nodes lying in high-traffic zones may consume more energy and eventually die out resulting in network partitioning. This phenomenon may deprive a large number of alive nodes of sending their important time critical data to the sink. The application of data caching in mobile sensor networks is exponentially increasing as a high-speed data storage layer. This paper presents a deep learning-based beamforming approach to find the optimal transmission strategies for cache-enabled backhaul networks. In the proposed scheme, the sensor nodes in isolated partitions work together to form a directional beam which significantly increases their overall communication range to reach out a distant relay node connected to the main part of the network. The proposed methodology of cooperative beamforming-based partition connectivity works efficiently if an isolated cluster gets partitioned with a favorably large number of nodes. We also present a new cross-layer method for link cost that makes a balance between the energy used by the relay. By directly adding the accessible auxiliary nodes to the set of routing links, the algorithm chooses paths which provide maximum dynamic beamforming usage for the intermediate nodes. The proposed approach is then evaluated through simulation results. The simulation results show that the proposed mechanism achieves up to 30% energy consumption reduction through beamforming as partition healing in addition to guarantee user throughput. Manuscript profile -
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145 - Factors and backgrounds of the emergence of new commercial complex at Modernization beginning of the first Pahlavi period (Case study: Qom)
masoud nari ghomi mehdi momtahen Ali Omrani pourThe history of popular architecture of Iran has rarely been a subject of academic inquiry. During transitional period of modernity (from late Qajar dynasty to the early Pahlavi era) some small commercial complexes emerged in larger cities of Iran that were largely disti MoreThe history of popular architecture of Iran has rarely been a subject of academic inquiry. During transitional period of modernity (from late Qajar dynasty to the early Pahlavi era) some small commercial complexes emerged in larger cities of Iran that were largely distinct from traditional elements of Bazaars specially Tymchehs, but they were not completely copied from European examples. Here through interpretative-historical research method and based upon original documents and contextual reasoning, the roots of emerging of such mediatory commercial architectural patterns are studied. Three foreign patterns are discussed as model for these commercial examples: Badestens of Ottomans, Russian passages and Parisian arcades. Other than some internal factors are also analyzed and amongst them are demolition of houses for new street, conflicts of Reza Shah with bazaar merchants, the role of travelers to the West, the impact of new architectural technologies and the extension of traditional architectural patterns. The effectiveness of every factor is studied and documented for the examples of the city of Qom. Manuscript profile -
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146 - Develop a conceptual framework for neighborhood-based participatory planning in Iranian cities Case study: Sirus, Javadiyeh and Haftechenar neighborhoods of Tehran
Mohammad Ghasemisiani Iraj Ghasemi hossein HidariToday, participation in social affairs is one of the main principles of sustainable development. In the field of urban management, empowering citizens and influencing them in urban affairs is the core of the participatory approach. So that in the regeneration of worn ti MoreToday, participation in social affairs is one of the main principles of sustainable development. In the field of urban management, empowering citizens and influencing them in urban affairs is the core of the participatory approach. So that in the regeneration of worn tissues during the last three decades, this approach has been mentioned as the key to problem solving and effective implementation of renovation programs. But experience shows that what has been considered as participation in urban management in Iran is more about financing and instrumental use of participation. In this article, an attempt has been made to study the experience of renovation in three neighborhoods of Sirus, Javadieh and Haftchenar, Tehran, which has been implemented with the approach of physical-spatial planning and participatory planning, while enumerating barriers to participation, to provide a model for future projects. The research method of this study is qualitative and the interview technique has been used. The sample size is 30 renovation managers and experts who have worked in these or similar projects. The results indicate that the barriers can be classified into two categories of structural and factor factors. Thus, structural factors at the macro level, including organizational structures, and at the micro level, including legal factors (laws and regulations) and agency at the two micro levels, ie individual factors and macro level, ie the organizational dimension, create obstacles to citizen participation. Therefore, in order to attract people’s participation, these structural and factor factors must be coordinated with each other and a positive and two-way interaction must be established between them. Manuscript profile -
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147 - Reviewing and evaluating the resolutions of the 21st National Congress in the direction of tripartite cooperation between the government, academia and industry
mohammadreza salehi masoud shafieeThe National Congress of Government, University and Industry for National Development in recent years, with the cooperation of elites and experts from scientific, research and industrial centers, has been able to continuously provide useful solutions over time. Suggesti MoreThe National Congress of Government, University and Industry for National Development in recent years, with the cooperation of elites and experts from scientific, research and industrial centers, has been able to continuously provide useful solutions over time. Suggestions such as: "Creating an integrated industrial information and scientific system in the country's industry for access to timely information of industry and academia, creating and equipping laboratories Specialized national in order to provide optimal services to universities and industry, formulate a national research strategy and set priorities and improve the country's research management, modify and review the programs and educational chapters of universities, in accordance with modern technologies , Cooperation of government and executive organizations, universities and research institutes and industry to draw and formulate the national innovation system of the country, expansion of communication and scientific, technical and research cooperation with competent international institutions with systematic focus on efficient domestic forces and review Development of technology, homogeneous networking of industrial and research units, creation of software and brain infrastructure of government, university and industry communication in all provincial centers, using the experiences of other countries and university centers in the relationship between industry and university, especially Industrial and developed countries, setting up industry and business clinics in the provinces in cooperation with universities and industries to "One of the models of university-industry cooperation, strengthening the role of private sector institutions in the cycle of science and industry and research and technology activities", and many other things that could undoubtedly and can continue to be in the relationship between industry and academia Be path-breaking Manuscript profile -
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148 - The Effect of the marriage of Iranian women with foreigners from a jurisprudential and ethical perspective
A Survey on the Effect of the Iranian Woman Marriage to Foreigners Ali Alebouheh* Department of religious jurisprudence; Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University; Zahedan. Parviz Moradgholi Department of religious jurisprudence; Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad Universit MoreA Survey on the Effect of the Iranian Woman Marriage to Foreigners Ali Alebouheh* Department of religious jurisprudence; Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University; Zahedan. Parviz Moradgholi Department of religious jurisprudence; Zahedan Branch, Islamic Azad University; Zahedan. The subject of Iranian woman’s marriage to foreigners is considered a serious issue as it has coincided with the arrival of Afghan and Iraqi neighbors to our country. This issue has caused serious problems to Iran. In addition to political and social problems caused by such marriage, it has also a significant effect on their family situation. In the current legal system of Iran, the differences between the citizenship of a husband because of his women are enacted barriers by the legislatures in Article 1060 of the Civil Code; however, the citizenship of a husband lacks any precedent in legal records. In this paper, the concept of marriage and citizenship, arrangements and legal terms relating to the restrictions of marriage of Iranian women to foreigners and its consequences has been investigated. It was suggested that appropriate education about marriage through social media should be given to women. This issue also should be considered serious in the regulations Manuscript profile -
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149 - Murder and Typification of the forgiveness (A Case Study of Guilan)
Main purpose this research is “Typification of the forgiveness based on inductive strategy”. In this strategy, the interviewees perception about the forgivness by interpretivism approach have been investigated. This research has been with qualitative method and purp MoreMain purpose this research is “Typification of the forgiveness based on inductive strategy”. In this strategy, the interviewees perception about the forgivness by interpretivism approach have been investigated. This research has been with qualitative method and purposive sampling, and individual and group (Focus group) interviews. According to the logic of theoretical saturation, twenty seven individually and three group were interviewed. Then researcher analyzed interviews with method thematic analyze. Overall,the findings indicates that there are two general type of forgiveness.The first is self- oriented forgiveness and the second is other- oriented forgiveness . In the first part exist various species such as: Forgiveness oppositions, forgiveness supporters, replaced forgiveness and intent - oriented forgiveness. Other-oriented forgiveness can observe types three: forgivenes oppositions, reluctantly Forgiveness and intent-oriented forgiveness. People reacted to the murder of their close relatives to criminal calculate and assess the benefits of forgiveness and revenge, and then act.Based on the research findings the forgivness is time and space, because it depend to the position of the offender or the victim and the time between the crime and punishment Manuscript profile -
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150 - Investigation The Alignment of moral values and organizational communication (Case of Study: Infrastructure communication co.)
MohammadThe aim of this study was to evaluate the alignment of moral values and organizational communication that the study was conducted in Telecommunication Infrastructure Company. Since no study has been done on the alignment of moral values and organizational communication MoreThe aim of this study was to evaluate the alignment of moral values and organizational communication that the study was conducted in Telecommunication Infrastructure Company. Since no study has been done on the alignment of moral values and organizational communication ، This study could reveal alignment moral values with organizational communication. Statistical Society is Managers and employees of Telecommunication Infrastructure Company، which according to the sample of 284 people were selected for sampling. The research method is survey. Data were collected through questionnaires and The research questionnaires، including questionnaires Hunt et al (1989)، Syngapkdy et al. (1996) and residents (1394) is used. The validity of the questionnaire was given to a number of specialists and senior managers and reached to confirm them and The Reliability of SPSS software through Cronbach test of reliability was demonstrated. The findings also showed، In the official relations only component in the ethical values of responsibility creates a direct and significant relationship and In informal relations components of commitment، fairness، responsibility and participation in a direct and significant relationship creates moral values and It was determined by regression analysis ، There is a alignment moral values and organizational communication Manuscript profile -
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151 - Divine Paradigm Explanation for Environment and Natural Resources Preservation Education
Mansour shahvaliEnvironment and Natural resources destruction is rooted in modern man’ paradigm and his relationship with himself and the universe. This happened because of technology intensive use as well as ignorance of traditions; however, these two led to environmental crisis. To r MoreEnvironment and Natural resources destruction is rooted in modern man’ paradigm and his relationship with himself and the universe. This happened because of technology intensive use as well as ignorance of traditions; however, these two led to environmental crisis. To resolve this problem, the mankind must change his behavior morally according to a divine paradigm. In this study, Two methods were used: the document review method was to study natural resources preservation education literatures. The explanation method was used to explain why we need a divine paradigm for preservation of natural resources education .The outcomes of this study are explaining ontology, epistemology, methodology, anthropology and axiology of divine paradigm for preservation of Environment and natural resources education. Although the various ways are recommended to prevent crises in natural resources context however, Environment and natural resources researchers and planners believe that relying only on technical advices is not essentially applicable. Because these crises represent a human tragedy: ignorance of God Who is creator of the universe. For this reason a divine paradigm based on "Analytical/scientific knowledge", "Metaphysical Knowledge" and "Religious/ethical Knowledge" is essential. This paradigm can be used by planners and officials for preservation of Environment and natural resources education. Manuscript profile -
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152 - Providing Citizen Participation Patterns in the Feeling of General Ethics Issues
Karamolah Daneshfard mehraban hadi peykaniThe present research is aimed at designing and presenting a model of citizen participation in the sense of general issues based on ethics. The purpose of this research was exploratory and in terms of method, a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In the MoreThe present research is aimed at designing and presenting a model of citizen participation in the sense of general issues based on ethics. The purpose of this research was exploratory and in terms of method, a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods. In the first stage, the qualitative and content analysis method In the second phase of the study, the Delphi technique was used to determine the dimensions and components of citizen participation. After three phases of Delphi, citizens participated in the sensation of public affairs, the reporting of the components (presence and non-attendance), followed by The components (legal, organizational, economic), followed by cooperation with the components (individual, organizational, social) and later the citizen DVD with component (personal, social, political) was approved by the experts. In order to survey and test the population of the statistical society, citizens who referred to the Islamic Consultative Assembly were referred. Using Morgan table and random sampling method, 388 people were selected as the statistical sample. Analysis and analysis of research data with the help of software The modeling of structural equations was confirmed by PST and PSTS, and the structure of the model was confirmed according to the analysis. Findings indicate that the degree of variance explained by the sensation (0.89). Positive Q values for all variables indicate that these variables contribute to the promotion of citizen participation Manuscript profile -
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153 - Explaining and comparative critique of the paradoxes between the teachings of Immanuel Kant and Islam
seyed hashem golestani narges keshti araiIn order to educate the development of human personality and modify his behavior, philosophy of education is value-based education. In the religion of Islam, attention to values in the worldly and human wisdom has been considered both together and neglected from any one MoreIn order to educate the development of human personality and modify his behavior, philosophy of education is value-based education. In the religion of Islam, attention to values in the worldly and human wisdom has been considered both together and neglected from any one, in order to guarantee the happiness of his life in both physical and spiritual fields. This article is a descriptive method Provides an explanatory and comparative critique of the affinities and paradoxes between the teachings of Immanuel Kant and Islam. Findings show that Kant's education system originates from his moral philosophy. Kant considers the most important part of education as ethical education, the child should be accustomed to act in accordance with the general principles that it has found to be logical. This reflects the importance that Kant holds for man, his wisdom, and his will. Attention to Islamic education also leads to the formation of a human being that all of his existential dimensions are considered and not only considered cognitive, material or social, but all human areas have been considered. Manuscript profile -
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154 - Civil liability of a lawyer to a party and his religious and moral rights
Alireza Karimi Larimi seyed hosein safaiiThis type of responsibility of the attorney is not in the form of a contract, but in the form of a contract, and is outside the principle of "relativity of the contract" and the contractual liability of the party, that is why the party is a party (third party) and that MoreThis type of responsibility of the attorney is not in the form of a contract, but in the form of a contract, and is outside the principle of "relativity of the contract" and the contractual liability of the party, that is why the party is a party (third party) and that the lawyer of the judiciary in contrast, the legal conflict, will have responsibility or not? There has long been no consensus on this matter, and a traditional view holds that even the notion of responsibility for a lawyer will eliminate his focus on defense and prevent this concern in the area of responsibility for the good defense of the lawyer, but the new theory and career requirements and the lawyer's profession leads to the recognition of the attorney by providing conditions, and the legal assignments, as well as the affirmation of the third party's liability for the lawyer, are suing. Manuscript profile -
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155 - Morality and fair procedure in the light of predictability principle of procedure rules
jalil ghanavati Eslam MondaniThe relationship between morality and law is a definite affirmation and endorsement of philosophers, ethical thinkers and lawyers. Ethics in the process of procedure are one of the issues that can be specifically addressed in relation to these two issues. Predictability MoreThe relationship between morality and law is a definite affirmation and endorsement of philosophers, ethical thinkers and lawyers. Ethics in the process of procedure are one of the issues that can be specifically addressed in relation to these two issues. Predictability principle in civil procedure is considered as one of civil fair procedure principles, looking carefully at provisions of the civil procedure code of Iran and other regulations and Shiite jurisprudence judicial discussions related to the role of judge and the evidences, predictability principle can be recognized in Iran civil procedure code as civil fair procedure principle. Documents of matching transnational procedure and documents and rules of arbitration sample significantly support predictability principle in civil procedure in judge’s performance and litigants of private disputes in relation to evidence. The relationship of other procedure principles is sometimes coordinated with predictability principle such as contradiction principle, parties’ despotic domination principle on civil claim, and the principle of judge neutrality and sometimes is conflicting with other principles of civil procedure such as prohibition of unduly prolonging civil procedure principle, the principle of civil party’s hearing right. In this field, the exact scope and the quality of implementing this principle should be carefully investigated in the light of other civil fair procedure. The sanction of violating implementation of the predictability principle in the civil procedure is invalidity of judicial decisions and possibility of research or appeal violation in this principle of civil fair procedure. The research method is descriptive and analytical. Manuscript profile -
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156 - The preference of inner will for the apparent will in interpreting business contracts based on moral justification
hossein moridifar Reza Sokooty nasimi Naser MasoudiContract interpretation is one of the problem areas in the contracts. There are many basics for interpreting the contract. Approximately the principles of interpretation have been considered in various legal systems. One of the principles presented for interpreting the MoreContract interpretation is one of the problem areas in the contracts. There are many basics for interpreting the contract. Approximately the principles of interpretation have been considered in various legal systems. One of the principles presented for interpreting the contract is the discovery of the truth based on the will of the parties. It is customary to create conflict between the will of the individuals (dominant and externally) in the field of contracts. Conflict arises from the real and declared will of individuals. In most legal systems, contract interpretation and conflict resolution are preferable to real and inner will, in such a way that if true, the true intention of the parties is other than that which has been expressed, the real will will be preferred, which ethics also accepts. And this issue has been accepted in jurisprudence, Iranian law and EU law. On the other hand, English law has a different approach to these systems, although it is possible that ethics will not accept this interpretation in some cases. In the current research, regardless of the views of researchers in this field, the actual and internal will, with moral justification, is preferred to the will expressed. Manuscript profile -
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157 - Moral support in the performance guarantee of government approvals in Iran and the United
Mohammad Saeed Ansari Nader MardaniThe Islamic Consultative Assembly in its most important task, that is, legislation in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution, has general jurisdiction and can legislate in general matters. Nonetheless, the parliament has a constraint on this role, which is set o MoreThe Islamic Consultative Assembly in its most important task, that is, legislation in accordance with Article 71 of the Constitution, has general jurisdiction and can legislate in general matters. Nonetheless, the parliament has a constraint on this role, which is set out in various constitutional principles. Article 72, for example, states: "The Islamic Consultative Assembly can not legislate to comply with the principles and rules of the official religion of the country or the constitution ..."All laws must be approved by the Guardian Council. Without a Guardian Council, the Islamic Consultative Assembly has no statutory authority, except in the case of approval of the credentials of the representatives, and the election of six lawyers of members of the Guardian Council. In cases where the Assembly of the Islamic Consultative Assembly considers the Council of Guardians to be in violation of the Shari'a or the Constitution, and the Assembly shall not provide the Guardian Council with due consideration to the expediency of the system. The Expediency Council adopts the necessary decisions. In US law, the three executive powers, the judiciary and the legislature are completely independent of each other. The president will not vote for confidence from Congress, but for his ministers, he needs two-thirds of the senators to vote. Manuscript profile -
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158 - renegotiaton in upstream contracts of the oil industry from the perspective of law a
Rahele Seyed Morteza Hosseini Bahram Taghipour Mehdi Abbasi Sarmadi Fatemeh AmiriBecause of the long-term nature of the upstream contracts of the oil industry, it is always possible for these contracts to be subject to fundamental changes in the situation. In such a way that economic, political, technical or economic, economic or economic changes wi MoreBecause of the long-term nature of the upstream contracts of the oil industry, it is always possible for these contracts to be subject to fundamental changes in the situation. In such a way that economic, political, technical or economic, economic or economic changes will overcome, in such a way that it is difficult for one party to fulfill the obligation, while the other party may benefit from these conditions. In such a case, re-negotiation is one of the solutions that can help resolve this problem. What many of these contracts today are of interest to the parties. Using this method, the parties can review the contract and allow it to continue to be implemented, the parties are required to observe ethics and goodwill to pave the way for an agreement to resolve the problem and exit the stalemate. . Re-negotiation may be entered in the conditional condition at the time of the conclusion of the contract or after agreement of the terms of the parties. This condition will stabilize the contract, and this will encourage foreign companies to invest in oil projects, which will result in economic development of the host country. In fact, this is a condition of a dispute resolution mechanism that prevents the liquidation of the contract in the event of a change of circumstances. However, observance of ethics and good faith requires the contracting party to seriously negotiate and make rational and enforceable proposals. Manuscript profile -
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159 - Explanation and application of the principle of non-discrimination in B-group contracts
Public-private partnerships are one of the main forms of financing and implementing infrastructure projects in developing countries. Contracts (Group B) are one of the most successful and effective contracts in this field, which has led to the significant growth of thes MorePublic-private partnerships are one of the main forms of financing and implementing infrastructure projects in developing countries. Contracts (Group B) are one of the most successful and effective contracts in this field, which has led to the significant growth of these contracts and has led to the formulation of rules and regulations governing their implementation and enforcement by governments. In fact, the current framework for the classification of contracts in the form of a eBay contract. She. T is engineered and engineered according to their needs and the legal principles are not respected. Therefore, the current classification has several major disadvantages, including disregard for the nature of contracts, disregard for the principles of contracts, and disregard for the principles of division in law. Careful examination of these contracts shows that some of these contracts are so different from the BWT contract that they cannot be classified as a BWT contract and the proper division of these contracts into a B group. And the subgroup of Group B contracts. She and Dee. Bi. Is Manuscript profile -
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160 - Possibility of third party entry in international investment dispute for protection of human rights
Mohsen Abdollahi Nafiseh ShakeriInternational investment law and substantive and procedural rules for dispute settlement through arbitration mechanism is under experience and evaluation. Theoretical reasoning and procedure play an important role in this process. One of the issues raised in this field MoreInternational investment law and substantive and procedural rules for dispute settlement through arbitration mechanism is under experience and evaluation. Theoretical reasoning and procedure play an important role in this process. One of the issues raised in this field of law is the possibility of considering international human rights as part of the governing law, and consequently considering human rights obligations for both contracting parties of the investment agreement. Given that human rights commitments often do not meet the economic interests of both parties, they are likely to be ignored and neglected. Therefore, it is necessary to discuss how to monitor the human rights act of international investment parties. One solution to meet this need is to pay attention to the oversight exercised those who are outside the investment contract or the third party to the contract. In this study, considering the theoretical and procedural justifications, the present conditions of the possibility of a third party entry into an investment dispute is examined from a human rights standpoint Manuscript profile -
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161 - The ethical obligations of the parties in oil bunk contracts in Iran
Farzam Ardalan Nejat Ali Almasi mansour atasheneThe article attempts to examine the contractual principles governing the Baikon contracts in Iran, which is frequently used by the National Iranian Oil Company, which serves as the Ministry of Oil. Iran, with its significant reserves of oil and natural gas, is ranked a MoreThe article attempts to examine the contractual principles governing the Baikon contracts in Iran, which is frequently used by the National Iranian Oil Company, which serves as the Ministry of Oil. Iran, with its significant reserves of oil and natural gas, is ranked as the world's second largest oil producer and exporter, as well as the world's second-largest gas reserves holder in the world, in terms of two highly desirable areas for investment. Investors (foreign) in Iran can mention the development of oil and natural gas, which still requires a drastic investment. Manuscript profile -
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162 - The ethical obligations of the parties in oil bunk contracts in Iran
zohre azadi Abdullah NasriThe article attempts to examine the contractual principles governing the Baikon contracts in Iran, which is frequently used by the National Iranian Oil Company, which serves as the Ministry of Oil. Iran, with its significant reserves of oil and natural gas, is ranked a MoreThe article attempts to examine the contractual principles governing the Baikon contracts in Iran, which is frequently used by the National Iranian Oil Company, which serves as the Ministry of Oil. Iran, with its significant reserves of oil and natural gas, is ranked as the world's second largest oil producer and exporter, as well as the world's second-largest gas reserves holder in the world, in terms of two highly desirable areas for investment. Investors (foreign) in Iran can mention the development of oil and natural gas, which still requires a drastic investment. Manuscript profile -
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163 - Transparency Indices and Anti-Corruption Criteria and the Impact of International Assessment and Standards
hamid rahimi saber niyavarani Mohammad jalali Assadollah YavariTransparency and anti-corruption indicators are a way to deal with corruption in the government and ruling classes and have different categories. Corruption has created obstacles in advancing the goals and development of countries. Although there have been effective eff MoreTransparency and anti-corruption indicators are a way to deal with corruption in the government and ruling classes and have different categories. Corruption has created obstacles in advancing the goals and development of countries. Although there have been effective efforts to create an index of transparency and the fight against corruption, there is no satisfactory answer to this problem, and many developing countries continue to suffer from corruption at all levels. The most important divisions of transparency and anti-corruption indicators are presented in two forms: polls and evaluations. Manuscript profile -
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164 - Components of child sexual education from the perspective of educational jurisprudence
Shirin Mohammadi Panah Maryam Aghaie Bajestani Reza KohsariSex education is one of the main topics in the field of parentingTherefore, paying attention to this issue and teaching and applying the correct educational methods from the perspective of the Qur'an and the narrations of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) in this regard, can help ma MoreSex education is one of the main topics in the field of parentingTherefore, paying attention to this issue and teaching and applying the correct educational methods from the perspective of the Qur'an and the narrations of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) in this regard, can help maintain the chastity and strength of families and prevent the occurrence of some moral anomalies during adolescence. And the maturity of the children.Families have a duty to access this important; In addition to being aware of the correct educational methods, in the first step, they should learn the divine commands and the Shari'a rules and practice them in this field, and then, they should give the correct Shari'a education to their children in order to finally provide Community health and achievement lead to happiness in the hereafter. This article, extracted from the treatise, with the aim of explaining the sexual issues of the child based on the verses and hadiths of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) and based on the content analysis method, examines some jurisprudential rules in child sexual education and examines the correct education methods. . The results of this study show that it is necessary for parents to sexually educate their children and put their sexual instincts on the right path of control and satisfaction; Although children do not have sexual responsibilities before puberty, in order for education to be established and institutionalized, parents must take care of their children before they reach puberty, and this responsibility is objectively assigned to the parents. Manuscript profile -
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165 - Position of people’s social political participation in respect with religious, with relying on Quran’s verses and Naj al-Balagha
Political participation and the rule of majority (democracy) is one of the new models and the achievements of modern civilization for the administration and management of the community. The complexity of managing society and the demands of the people and deployment of t MorePolitical participation and the rule of majority (democracy) is one of the new models and the achievements of modern civilization for the administration and management of the community. The complexity of managing society and the demands of the people and deployment of this extended model in advanced societies, remind our tasks in further understanding of this general right from the religious point of view. Interestingly, this pattern in a unique and at the same time sublime and brilliant form, 1,400 years ago in the reign of Imam Ali has been implemented. In this paper, the importance and amount of political participation in their own social destiny according to the Quran and Nahj al-Balagha and interpretation and analysis of some Islamic scholars has been examined Manuscript profile -
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166 - The domain of infallibility of Lady Fatima Zahra in the hadith of "Fatima is part of me
Special position and extent of the virtues of Lady Fatima Zahra (AS) in the Quran and Hadith is very significant. This paper is to describe, analyze and critique Sunni and Shiite scholars' views about Hadith of “Fatima is part of me “ Which has been quoted of the Prophe MoreSpecial position and extent of the virtues of Lady Fatima Zahra (AS) in the Quran and Hadith is very significant. This paper is to describe, analyze and critique Sunni and Shiite scholars' views about Hadith of “Fatima is part of me “ Which has been quoted of the Prophet (PBUH) for various Sunni and Shiite collection containing Hadith on all various subject matters. Than Proving the extent and domain of Infallibility of Lady Fatima, And concluded among the various interpretations and readings from the hadith, that Fatima Zahra (AS) heirs of the prophet in all perfection except perfection of prophetic mission. The Continuation of Hadith is proving Infallibility of Fatima Zahra (AS) from sin And doing abomination and Of any desire And evil characteristics that is not God's satisfaction Manuscript profile -
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167 - Comparative Study on the infallibility of the Prophet from the viewpoint of Allame Tabatabie and Fakhr Razi
One of the most important issues about the Prophet is the infallibility of the Prophet. Although, this is an ancient issue in the theological and ideological discussions, but it is the most important Islamic theological discussions among the theologians and Islamic comm MoreOne of the most important issues about the Prophet is the infallibility of the Prophet. Although, this is an ancient issue in the theological and ideological discussions, but it is the most important Islamic theological discussions among the theologians and Islamic commentators. Some scholars believe that the infallibility of the Prophet is necessary for the mission of the Prophet, either before or after his appointment. This study intends to present an overview about the infallibility, definition of the problem, the history of infallibility, the main questions and sub-questions, hypotheses, research purposes and methodology. Then the research will involve in the theoretical foundations which include the scientific biography of Allame Tabatabaie and Fakhr Razi , research literature which comprises of semantics of infallibility, the literal and technical meaning of infallibility, infallibility in the Quran and infallibility from the viewpoint of two commentators as well. The conducive and origin of infallibility from the view of Shiite and Sunni commentator, the reasons for the need of infallibility of the Prophet and the comparative study between two views will be discussed here as well. At the end, the most important reasons about the mistakes and forgetfulness which attributed to the Prophet and a comparison between two views will be discussed. Manuscript profile -
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168 - Belief and Legal Context of Protecting the Citizenship Rights of the Bank to the Iranian Administrative System
Moein Sabahi Garaghani Abolfazl Ranjbarie Gholam Hossein MassoudThe administrative system faces many problems and, in practice, is in turmoil. One of the main reasons for corruption in the country is the presence of anomics (maladaptation) in different administrative departments. Administrative system abnormalities provide opportuni MoreThe administrative system faces many problems and, in practice, is in turmoil. One of the main reasons for corruption in the country is the presence of anomics (maladaptation) in different administrative departments. Administrative system abnormalities provide opportunities for committing crimes or corruption in the offices. One of the most effective methods of administrative health is the implementation of the Citizenship Rights Charter It prevents the creation of corruption opportunities for individuals, especially in the departments, and will also help to respect the rights of the nation, most notably administrative and economic rights. The main question of the present research is that the areas of belief and law, the implementation of citizenship rights are derived from the basic components and values of the administrative system? By deliberating in the books, articles and legal documents related to this study, it was found that the most important of these citizenship rights are: the right to equality in the protection of the law and the enjoyment of opportunities and facilities, the right to freedom and respect for the citizen, the right to proportionate, wise, The precise and diligent conduct of the state, the right to uninterrupted and timely public services, the right to transparent government and the freedom of information, the right to guarantee and respect for rights and legitimate expectations, the right to a responsible government, the right to a healthy state and the prohibition of abuse of power, The right to an intelligent government conforming to technology and knowledge of the day, the right to participate, the right to an efficient and effective government and the right to responsibility And fulfill the legal obligations of the state. Manuscript profile -
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169 - Afterlife from the perspective of Sadr-ol-Mote'allehin
SEYED HAMID REZA SEYED VAKILIresurrection and afterlife are two main principles of Islamic belief among Muslims. This principles are of such a paramount importance that non-belief in them leads to infidelity and exclusion from Islam. The immateriality and immortality of soul form the foundation of Moreresurrection and afterlife are two main principles of Islamic belief among Muslims. This principles are of such a paramount importance that non-belief in them leads to infidelity and exclusion from Islam. The immateriality and immortality of soul form the foundation of resurrection. Before Mulla Sadra’s time, Resurrection as well as the type and quality of afterlife had been discussed from the perspective of Kalām and as one of its sub-branches dealing with soul, its mortality and immortality after death. Mulla Sadra discussed the afore-mentioned points from philosophical viewpoint and somehow links them to the Movement on the Transcendence of Human Soul as well as its powers and perceptions. He holds that partial perception takes place after death through imagination. Imagination power remains attached to soul after death. Thus, in the present study attempts are made to discuss this principle and the views of the philosophers in this regard. Manuscript profile -
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170 - Islamology with regards to the works of Bernard Lewis
Fatemeh Aziz Mohammadi Abdollah RahimiWesterners have paid a great deal of attention to Islam and Muslims in recent years. This has left a tremendous legacy of researches and books. The results presented have centered for many politicians, research institutions, and even the Western public, shaping major po MoreWesterners have paid a great deal of attention to Islam and Muslims in recent years. This has left a tremendous legacy of researches and books. The results presented have centered for many politicians, research institutions, and even the Western public, shaping major political and strategic doctrines. However, some codings as Islamophobia has rooted from the very heart of it and consequently many politicians and the media has used these arguments in order to reclaim their ideas in this contest. Bernard Lewis is one of the contemporary Western Islamic scholars, whose studies on the matter of Islam and it’s cultural, economical, and social the Middle East region, has left a body of works, which is the center of attention for many politicians and the media. Without any doubts, further study of his works will be helpful in establishing recognition on this thoughts and its construction. Manuscript profile -
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171 - Comparative study of proscription and approval through kalami approach
Masih Mahmoodi sogh hormoz asadikohbad siyamak baharloeiProscription and approval are two precedent approaches among the Muslim petitioners and clergymen. Approval originates from Sunni principles while proscription has a root in Shiite ones. Since two tribes of shiite and Sunnite have had disputes on the issue of the caliph MoreProscription and approval are two precedent approaches among the Muslim petitioners and clergymen. Approval originates from Sunni principles while proscription has a root in Shiite ones. Since two tribes of shiite and Sunnite have had disputes on the issue of the caliphate of prophet this kind of above -mentioned issues caused a distinction between their approaches more and more. The studies done by researchers in academic centers and religeous schools are often descriptive and merely illustrative. A deep and precide look at both the issue of proscription and approval of kalami functional challenges of these views was the main reason for the study. In this research, in addition to descriping and explaining both categories. The kalami errors of these views are reviewed by examining the comprehensiveness or deficiency of religion from the perspective of approval and also the problem of excommunication and its relation with the proscription has been examined. Bisides the contrast and paradox of the tow approaches, equality and unity of the content of tow views and some of the positive and constructive aspects of the thought of approval have been other findings from the researcher. Manuscript profile -
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172 - A Comparative Study of the Imamate Problem in Al-Manar's Commentary and Tasnim's Commentary
Taghi Bourbour Ajdari jafar taban Reza KohsariImamate and velayat are among the keywords of the Quran and one of the most fundamental theological discussions between Shiites and Sunnis. Shiite commentators and theologians believe that the verses of the Qur'an are proof of the Imamate of Ali (AS) and Ahl al-Bayt (AS MoreImamate and velayat are among the keywords of the Quran and one of the most fundamental theological discussions between Shiites and Sunnis. Shiite commentators and theologians believe that the verses of the Qur'an are proof of the Imamate of Ali (AS) and Ahl al-Bayt (AS), and according to the rational arguments and authentic narrations of the Prophet (PBUH), they believe that the Imamate is an appointed matter by the Almighty. And the earth will never be devoid of divine authority. The Sunni scholars have cast doubt on the Shia interpretation of these verses. Mohammed Abda and Rashid Reza (the owners of the commentary on al-Manar) have been influenced by Ibn Taymiyyah and the Wahhabi theology. Shi'ite commentators, including Ayatollah Javadi Amoli in Tasnim's commentary, have attempted to respond to these doubts and find strong evidence to prove the verses of the Imamate. Since the issue of Imamate is one of the most controversial among the Islamic doctrinal disputes, the aim of this study is to compare the views of theologians and the lesser commentators. The purpose of this study is to compare the two views and to express the disagreement between the two interpretations of Sunni and Shiite indexes. After quoting seven verses and quoting authentic narrations from the hadith assemblies of Farrqin, the views of al-Mannar (as an example of contemporary Sunni scholars) and the views of Tasnim (as an example of contemporary Shiite scholars) are outlined. This research is organized in a descriptive-analytical manner, relying on library data. Manuscript profile -
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173 - Validity of the Qur'anic Document and Validity from the Viewpoint of the Separation School (Emphasizing on Mehdi Esfahani's views)
The Qur'an is the first and foremost source in the interpretation of the teachings of Islam, the validity of which is accepted by the majority of Muslim thinkers, but historically some - whether Sunnis or Shiites like the Qur'an and the Akhbaris - in either or Both have MoreThe Qur'an is the first and foremost source in the interpretation of the teachings of Islam, the validity of which is accepted by the majority of Muslim thinkers, but historically some - whether Sunnis or Shiites like the Qur'an and the Akhbaris - in either or Both have been in doubt or denied. The school of separation led by Mirza Mehdi Esfahani has had a particular interest in the source of traditions, but has a different position on the validity of the Qur'an as the epistemic source of religion. This article will show that the separatist schools, especially their first spectrum, either questioned or denied the validity or validity of the Qur'anic scripture, or they needed it. The first part of the article explains the position of some of the schools of distinction regarding the damage to the validity of the Qur'anic document by proposing a theory of distortion and its criticism. The second part of the article is devoted to examining and criticizing their position on undermining the validity of the Qur'anic verses by focusing on such arguments as: the division of human science into divine and human, the divisive aspect of the Qur'anic traditions, the separation of texts from appearance. Manuscript profile -
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174 - A Hybrid Approach based on PSO and Boosting Technique for Data Modeling in Sensor Networks
hadi shakibian Jalaledin NasiriAn efficient data aggregation approach in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is to abstract the network data into a model. In this regard, regression modeling has been addressed in many studies recently. If the limited characteristics of the sensor nodes are omitted from c MoreAn efficient data aggregation approach in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) is to abstract the network data into a model. In this regard, regression modeling has been addressed in many studies recently. If the limited characteristics of the sensor nodes are omitted from consideration, a common regression technique could be employed after transmitting all the network data from the sensor nodes to the fusion center. However, it is not practical nor efferent. To overcome this issue, several distributed methods have been proposed in WSNs where the regression problem has been formulated as an optimization based data modeling problem. Although they are more energy efficient than the centralized method, the latency and prediction accuracy needs to be improved even further. In this paper, a new approach is proposed based on the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm. Assuming a clustered network, firstly, the PSO algorithm is employed asynchronously to learn the network model of each cluster. In this step, every cluster model is learnt based on the size and data pattern of the cluster. Afterwards, the boosting technique is applied to achieve a better accuracy. The experimental results show that the proposed asynchronous distributed PSO brings up to 48% reduction in energy consumption. Moreover, the boosted model improves the prediction accuracy about 9% on the average. Manuscript profile -
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175 - Basic parameters of selecting urban forest park location based on sustainable development components
MAHNAZ BEIGI mehrdad khanmohammadi Mahmood HashemiDetermining suitable land uses in order to make optimal use of the land and prevent the destruction of resources is an effective step in the sustainable development strategy. On the other hand, ecotourism is considered as a tool to improve the social and economic level MoreDetermining suitable land uses in order to make optimal use of the land and prevent the destruction of resources is an effective step in the sustainable development strategy. On the other hand, ecotourism is considered as a tool to improve the social and economic levels of indigenous peoples and one of the most important positive effects of tourism in nature can be considered the protection of natural resources in the region. Accordingly, in this study, the introduction of global criteria for selecting the geographical location of forest parks to develop the tourism industry in the watershed or wider for ecotourism was examined. Due to the lack of comprehensive planning at the national level, urban service uses, including urban forest parks, face problems such as inadequate distribution and location, lack of such spaces in cities, and a per capita shortage of green space. Green space in urban areas is considered as a tool to reduce the stress of everyday life and is of great importance and attention. Due to this issue, it is necessary to construct urban green spaces, including urban forest parks, and select new locations with detailed studies and principled methods in cities. Choosing the right place is very important in reducing costs in setting up various activities. For this reason, it is one of the most important and effective steps in the implementation of projects. In this article, after stating the preliminary definitions of urban forest parks, the criteria and standards used worldwide in locating urban forest parks are discussed. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the location criteria of urban forest parks. The results indicate the importance of land use criteria, accessibility, topography, landscape, proximity to water resources, vegetation and so on. Manuscript profile -
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176 - An Analysis of the Typology of Semi-Open Spatial Elements in Islamic Houses (A Comparative study of Yazd houses (Qajar period) and Damascus houses (Ottoman period)
Somayeh Omidvari Mahdi Hamzenejad elham omidvariSpatial elements have a lot of varieties in the architecture of past houses. Every house can find meaning through closed and open spaces and the accompaniment of semi-open spaces next to them. One of the unique features of Islamic houses is the presence of semi-open spa MoreSpatial elements have a lot of varieties in the architecture of past houses. Every house can find meaning through closed and open spaces and the accompaniment of semi-open spaces next to them. One of the unique features of Islamic houses is the presence of semi-open space elements that in addition to meet the functional and behavioural needs; have a diversity in their typology. With the aim of typology of these spatial elements, this research uses a qualitative research method to find out what are the different types of semi-open spaces in Yazd houses and Damascus houses in terms of form and orientation. In addition, this research is based on field studies that authors were able to visit and perceive spaces in Yazd houses and Damascus houses. For this purpose, first, the historical background of semi-open elements and their functions have been studied. Then, by reviewing the position of semi-open elements in some Islamic cities, the two cities of Yazd and Damascus in Qajar and Ottoman historical periods were selected and the typology of semi-open spatial elements in houses were analysed and compared. Based on the preliminary study, houses of Yazd have four types of semi-open spaces, including the main porch(hall), shallow porch, porch and columned porch, and the houses of Damascus have three types of semi-open spaces, namely, the main porch, secondary porch and the columned porch. Comparison of these semi-open spatial elements in the houses of the two cities and analysis of the commonalities and differences between them; lead the researchers to a main semi-open space, namely, the main porch. Manuscript profile -
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177 - Introduce and Using the Approach of Positive Deviance in Identifying Potentials for Performance Improvement of the Tenants of Yazd Science and Technology Park
Mohammad Saleh Oliua Ali Haji Gholam Sayazdi Abbas Zareu Benadkoki Shahram Shokohi Daruosh PourserahianIn Incubators of Science and Technology parks (STPs) manifold services are presented to develop tenant institutes. There are always a few tenants institutes perform distinctively and distinguished outcomes from others, despite of similarities of services to all of them. MoreIn Incubators of Science and Technology parks (STPs) manifold services are presented to develop tenant institutes. There are always a few tenants institutes perform distinctively and distinguished outcomes from others, despite of similarities of services to all of them. In this research, Positive Deviants (Problem Solving Technique identified in 1990) has been used to achieve the main factors of prosperity of such bold tenants and try in recognizing solutions for distributing them to others. This research has been done in Information and Communication Incubators of Yazd Science and Technology Park (YSTP). By four essential and methodological phases, “Define”, “Determine”, “Discover”, and “Design”, Implemented solutions and behaviors of prosperous tenants to overcome difficulties and enhance developments have been recognized. Besides, using the technique “House of Quality” some findings and solutions (by changes in key processes of YSTP) is suggested to generalize the research results to other tenants. Finally, some recommendations have been added to this study. Manuscript profile -
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178 - Analyzing and Designing a Proper Structure for Iran’s Science and Technology Parks
Saeed Shadan Daruosh Pourseragian Ramin ZareuOrganizational structure as an operational context for organization’s plans and strategies clarifies the relationship among employees or executives. Along with changing in the other components of transformation, organizations must consider changing their organizational MoreOrganizational structure as an operational context for organization’s plans and strategies clarifies the relationship among employees or executives. Along with changing in the other components of transformation, organizations must consider changing their organizational structure. Iran’s Science and Technology Parks as centers for promopting innovation in a local and national society also need a structure appropriate to their mission, goals, tasks and fundamental activities. In this article, we review structure notion and its structural and content aspects and introduce Science and Technology Parks as developmental mechanisms. In order to achieve a proper structure for Iran’s Science and Technology Parks, we studied the Parks’ fundamental activities in their mission and goals statements and conduct a comparative study of the structure of 12 Science and Technology Parks of pioneer countries accompanied with acquiring the viewpoints of managers and experts of Science and Technology Parks. Then a conceptual model of organizational structure of Science and Technology Parks based on comparative studies and literature review in organizational structure and considering the challenge with current structure of Parks was developed. In the end, by interviewing managers and some of Iran’s Science and Technology Parks experts, the proper structure is presented and necessary suggestions to managers and future researchers are explained. Manuscript profile -
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179 - Performance Evaluation of Iranian Science Parks Based on Presence of the Science Park in the Region
Fatemeh Ramezani Hassanali Aghajani Abdolhamid Safaei GhadikalaeiScience parks (SPs) are organizations bringing research and industry. Their aim is to promote culture of innovation of their associated businesses and knowledge-based institution. Given the increasing number of SPs that are being set out both in highly industrialized as MoreScience parks (SPs) are organizations bringing research and industry. Their aim is to promote culture of innovation of their associated businesses and knowledge-based institution. Given the increasing number of SPs that are being set out both in highly industrialized as well as developing countries, the problem of measuring the performance of science parks is becoming paramount both in practiontoners and academicians agenda. The present work is aimed at evaluating Iranian SPs that are members of IASP based on criteria the repercussion of the science park in the territory. Performance criteria that used are networking, convention and collaboration stipulated between science park lab’s and local firms, new products and processes adopted by local firms and developed by the collaboration with the science park, number of firms born by the collaboration with the science park within re-industrializations programmes of abandoned industrial areas, number of workers employed in firms originated from the collaboration with science park and number of environmental improvement carried out in collaboration with science park’s lab. In This study these criteria are localized based on Iranian SPs circumstances. FAHP is applied to determine the relative weights of the evaluation criteria and FTOPSIS is applied to rank the alternatives. Science parks’ rank order of performance in these criteria is as follows: Isfahan STP> Fars STP> Khorasan STP> University of Tehran STP> Arac STP> Persian Gulf STP> Pardis STP> East Azarbaijan STP> Yazd STP> Guilan STP> Kerman STP> Hamedan STP> Kermanshah STP. Manuscript profile -
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180 - Knowledge Management as a Model for Managing Knowledge-Based Firms in Science & Technology Park
Zinat Eizadian Bizhan Abdollahi Valimorad KianiSuccess in organizations is based on knowledge management, both the physical and financial resources. The new realities of business world are knowledge-based companies and organizations applying creativity and innovation. Science parks are important strategy to support MoreSuccess in organizations is based on knowledge management, both the physical and financial resources. The new realities of business world are knowledge-based companies and organizations applying creativity and innovation. Science parks are important strategy to support knowledge-based firms. After constructing companies it is very important how to manage them. So the organization task is to provide favorable condition for knowledge management. Nowadays the challenge is how managers develop employee's minds in knowledge based organizations. Knowledge management (KM) is the process of capturing, developing, sharing, and effectively using organizational knowledge. It refers to a multi-disciplined approach to achieving organizational objectives by making the best use of knowledge. Institutionalization of knowledge management in science parks lead to improvement of their performance. Knowledge plays an important role in activating employees and organization. Gradually physical and financial capitals are replaced with intellectual capitals. The study suggests science parks managers should use new and suitable knowledge management models to improve their competitive advantage in order to mange knowledge and intellectual capitals to maintain sustainability in area of industry and society. Manuscript profile -
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181 - Effects of the Knowledge-Based Economy on the Science and Technology Corridors
Rohollah Shahnazi Homa Mouazen Neumatollah Akbariknowledge-based economy based on acquisition, production, distribution and utilization of knowledge in all economic activities. In this economy the need for innovative companies are very obvious because these companies are the main source of wealth and employment in the Moreknowledge-based economy based on acquisition, production, distribution and utilization of knowledge in all economic activities. In this economy the need for innovative companies are very obvious because these companies are the main source of wealth and employment in the knowledge-based economy. Knowledge-based economy is the current need for all countries in the world. In this regard, one of the strategies for a successful experience of developed countries based on knowledge-based economy has led to the formation and development of the science and technology corridors. Science and technology corridor is the coordinated and coherent set of universities, science and technology parks, research centers and in a geographic region with a centralized management structure and the particular legal for knowledge based products and services. In this paper, the requirements for the formation of the science and technology corridors will be discussed. The main components of science and technology corridors are: national innovation system, science and technology parks, universities and research centers, venture capital and entrepreneurship, human capital, special infrastructure, market, high technology firms and proximity to urban areas. As long as the country does not acquire these requirements, access to science and technology corridor and the knowledge economy would be impossible. Manuscript profile -
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182 - Ranking of Effective Factors on Promoting Innovation Companies in Incubators, Using Fuzzy Topsis Technique; Case Study: Yazd Science and Technology Park
Seyed Habibollah Mirghafori Hosein Sayadi Toranloo Maryam KariminiaIn modern world, most countries tend to increase their efficiency and improve their economic status relying on innovation. One of the important centers for doing innovative activities are tenant companies in incubators located in Science and Technology Parks. Therefore MoreIn modern world, most countries tend to increase their efficiency and improve their economic status relying on innovation. One of the important centers for doing innovative activities are tenant companies in incubators located in Science and Technology Parks. Therefore the aim of this research is to identify and rank effective factors improving innovation in companies in Yazd Science and Technology Park (YSTP). In order to identify effective indexes on improving innovation, update articles have been studied and experts' ideas in the field of technology were used from which thirty seven indexes were confirmed by experts. After designing questioners out of available indexes and content and face validity confirmation by experts, questioners were distributed among the managers and staffs of companies in YSTP. 200 questioners were corrected completely and achieved data were analyzed by Fuzzy Topsis Technique. Based on this, thirty seven indexes in questioners were ranked in terms of their importance regarding given responses by companies' managers and staffs. Earning knowledge and new information and accessibility of advanced technologies were identified as the most important effective factors in improving innovation in companies in YSTP incubators. Manuscript profile -
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183 - Achieving Performance Measurement Framework for Science and Technology Parks
Saeed Shadanperformance measurement system has a critical role in organizations, since the system can demonstrate how much an organization achieves its objectives and specifies the areas that need improvement and consequently managers can make necessary reformation programs to impr Moreperformance measurement system has a critical role in organizations, since the system can demonstrate how much an organization achieves its objectives and specifies the areas that need improvement and consequently managers can make necessary reformation programs to improve their organizational performance. Science and Technology Parks as structures which follow promotion and innovation locally as well as nationally are also deprived of a standardized method to measure their success or failure; a specific and formal performance measurement method that is based on a specific analyzing framework and able to evaluate the performance of Science and Technology Parks. Extracting science and technology parks’ characteristics and the performance measurement systems from literature, we offer a performance measurement framework contained six components including identity and legal structure of Park; main stakeholders’ expectations; expectations from stakeholders; managers’ commitment and proficiency; interactions with universities, research institutions and industries; and finally Park’s real mission and strategies. The latter is the reflection of other components producing performance measures. This framework can be utilized to evaluate the performance of Iran’s as well other Science and Technology Parks outside. Manuscript profile -
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184 - Science and Technology Parks and Incubators with a Global Perspective
Majid SoleymaniScientific researches considered as one of the main and the most important ways in finding the obscure and hidden facts about the universe as well as discovering new resources and strategies for problems and necessities of human being and the society. in line with reach MoreScientific researches considered as one of the main and the most important ways in finding the obscure and hidden facts about the universe as well as discovering new resources and strategies for problems and necessities of human being and the society. in line with reaching the country's development objectives, the role of universities and research centers in establishing social institutions and foundations which are in deal with such centers, is highly effective. Comprehensive and expanded protection of policymakers and officials from science and technology development centers and parks in addition to adopting new managing methods, would lay the necessary grounds for achieving the associated objectives. It is obvious that filling the existing gap between universities and other sectors such as industry, agriculture, health, etc, As well as transfer of knowledge and technology through such centers would be facilitated. That is, the science and technology parks accelerate the economic knowledge-based growth and development. Science and technology parks as research and development units can solve lots of existing problems and improve the situation and condition. With a glance to some of the units' activities it can be grasped that they have not been fully utilized yet. From many important factors, the lack of sound resource and facilitates distribution based on priorities, and lack of required decision adoption by innovation and technology policy makers and planners, different communication, law, and regulation problems lead to lack of suitable utilization. One of the patterns which presented for solving such a problem is the utilization of intermediary organizations and institutions in the cycle of the research to the market which could be realigned through establishing science and technology parks. Science and technology parks play essential role in creating and developing technology institution and professional research centers. Farther more, such R&D units would facilitate the aggregation and technical cooperation with its complimentary units such as engineering services companies, engineering and designing institutes, and professional research centers. Also, it provides suitable connection for funding and addressing the groups adjusted with R&D activities. This article by mentioning the establishment and characteristics of Iranian science and technology parks, explains the general situation of such centers are explained based on geographical conditions and establishing bodies as well as the numerous of center categorized based on dependence type and their different activities and international organization. Manuscript profile -
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185 - Evaluation of the Success Rate of Technology Units Located in Science and Technology Parks and Incubators
Alireza Motmany Mohammad Hoseinabadi Amin HemmatiKnowledge-based companies are established to turn innovative ideas into products, create sustainable technology-based jobs, commercialize research, create synergy between science and wealth, and to empower and guide university graduates towards success in the business e MoreKnowledge-based companies are established to turn innovative ideas into products, create sustainable technology-based jobs, commercialize research, create synergy between science and wealth, and to empower and guide university graduates towards success in the business environment. A successful factor for these companies can be their involvement in science and technology parks and incubators. These parks and incubators can be considered as key infrastructures providing legal and commercial supports for these companies for leading them to success. This study aims at determining the success rate of knowledge-based firms located in science and technology parks or incubators. It also targets eliciting the correlation between the success of these companies and their number of employees. The correlation between their success and the time period during which these companies are residing at parks or incubators will also be investigated. The study will be based on a questionnaire survey on the statistical population of science and technology parks in Iran in 2010. The data collected from the current 758 tenants has been analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show that the success rate of target companies was 68%. The chi-square test shows that the rates of success are not equal in different science and technology parks. The average numbers of workers in successful and unsuccessful tenants have been 5 and 2.8 respectively. The analysis of variance also shows the average numbers of workers are not equal in different science and technology parks. By using the chi-square test, the relationship between the number of employees and success is significant; and by increasing the number of workers, the rate of success in tenants has increased. The average duration of time within which tenants have been residing at parks or incubators has been 22 months. The chi-square test confirmed a significant relationship between their duration of stay and the success rate. Manuscript profile -
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186 - The Optimization of Queueing System for Obtaining the Initial and Final Permission for STPs and Incubators Office
Mahdi Yosefi Nezhad Atarry Ensiyeh NeyshabooryOne of the main topics in applied mathematics and operation research is the studying of queue systems and reducing the undesirable effects of waiting. In the systems that queueing and waiting are the main concerns of them, the aims of system analyzing are system behavio MoreOne of the main topics in applied mathematics and operation research is the studying of queue systems and reducing the undesirable effects of waiting. In the systems that queueing and waiting are the main concerns of them, the aims of system analyzing are system behaviour recognition, identification of the distributions and the parameters, simulation, and at the end presenting an appropriate solution that fulfills the desired goals to determine the optimum capacity. One of the problems of our country is that because of long queues and input rate to servers, the processes of administrative activities take a long time to complete. In this paper the process of obtaining the principled and decisive permitions from the Ministry of the sciences, research and technology to establish a science and technology park or an incubator (that takes a relatively long time) is being surveyed and analyzed. After analyzing and reviewing the different scenarios of assigning employees to the proper cases, we concluded that the assigment of 3 experts for principled cases and 5 experts for decisive cases results in lower average waiting time of the customers in queue (wq) and the average number of people in queue (Lq) in comparison to the two other alternatives under the study. Manuscript profile -
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187 - SWOT table for science and technology parks to choose the best strategy using fuzzy ANP
Mahdi Yosefi Nezhad Atarry Ensiyeh NeyshabooryOrganizations have always taken of internal and external factors and are trying to influence their strategies based on these factors must be designed and implemented. Since science and technology parks and incubators as the interface between universities and industry ar MoreOrganizations have always taken of internal and external factors and are trying to influence their strategies based on these factors must be designed and implemented. Since science and technology parks and incubators as the interface between universities and industry are often Major role in the development of science and economics play in their countries. Most parks and incubators as governmental science and technology under the government are therefore, these centers can be used as an interface between government, universities and industry to act. The status of science and technology parks and incubators in Iran is much the same way. One of the tools which help organizations to develop these strategies using a SWOT table. Using this table, the strengths and weaknesses in the areas of internal factors, threats and opportunities in different areas of external factors and strategies to be formulated. The best strategy for the design of these strategies should be selected. Achieving For best strategy, first strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities are determined. Then seven strategies for attaining goals in science and technology parks are chosen. This paper is the use of efficient tools for multi-criteria decision making, network analysis phase of the process to select the best strategy. Finally, the various strategies discussed and comparative tables, strategy development agreement between the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, and Health industries and banks, supporting professionals was selected as the best strategy. Manuscript profile -
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188 - Identification and prioritization of critical success factor of Khorasan Razavis Science and Technology Park
Arman Bahari Behnush Mody Noormohammad Yaughobi Seyed Hasan Alamolhodaeiscience and technology parks , as one of the effective structures in development of technology and as a consequence, development of knowledge-based economy and professional employment has been considered by many countries. The goal of many of these new structures, is o Morescience and technology parks , as one of the effective structures in development of technology and as a consequence, development of knowledge-based economy and professional employment has been considered by many countries. The goal of many of these new structures, is organizing an active environment for creation or development of technology chains for research product-orientation , developing fields as result of group work and supporting purposeful activities of researchers, innovators and companies working in selected fields of technology. On the other hand, each organization , in order to achieve its goals, requires factors which must necessarily provide them. In fact for each organization, there are fields of activity which must perform them in the best way , in order to achieve its defined goals. These factors, which are called critical success factors in management literature, are inseparable components of organization success in achieving goals. Science and technology parks, similar to other organizations or institutes, need to provide these factors in order to achieve their goals. The purpose of this research is to identify these factors for science and technology parks of khorasan razavi and specify their relative priority from experts point of view who are familiar with topics related to scientific parks. For this purpose, after interviewing with experts in this park, 48 factors were identified and categorized in 4 groups. In the next step, these factors were compared by experts and after analyzing the results, their priority in each group as well as their overall ranking was presented by using Friedman test which is as following: supporting factors of knowledge-based institutions in order to produce technology, human resource factors, factors related to development of technology s Infrastructure , factors related to development of centers related to technology . Manuscript profile -
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189 - Technology acquision methode model peresentation Based on porter industrial competition pattern In auto part industry
Kambiuz tALEBI Somayeh SahebiIn the path of economical development for promoting technology levels of a country, different methods of acquisition of technology, improving current technology and also developing and boosting a new technology by localizing and also R&D are used. Although transferring MoreIn the path of economical development for promoting technology levels of a country, different methods of acquisition of technology, improving current technology and also developing and boosting a new technology by localizing and also R&D are used. Although transferring and technology acquisition is considered as an effective tool in developing industries but importing machineries and industrial tools does not just mean acquisition. The appropriate acquisition is accompanied with technical knowledge and the knowledge of how to use it. In this regard, the balance between technology strategy and business strategy is extremely important on the increase of competitive advantage and also to technology adaption in the national level. The aim of this research is to identify correlation of Porter's five strategic factors with technology acquisition modes with respect to cho and you's technology absorption model and also determine the correlation of these factors with the absorption of technology method and finally provide a model to align strategic and technological goals of company. Nonparametric test is used for achieving research purposes. Chi-square test is used to determine the independence or correlation between independent variables and the dependent variable, and Kendall tau b is used to determine the homogeneity of the criteria. Based on the results, the alternative of buyers bargaining power has the highest correlation with technology acquisition methods. Manuscript profile -
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190 - Recognition and evaluation the critical success factors in Iran Science and Technology Parks in the point of views of some experts
Seyed reza Salami Behnush Mody Mehrdad ShafieiScience and Technology Park as a part of national innovation system and a segment of knowledge based economic development, by providing necessary conditions for marketing researches and by trading the results of the researches, play an effective role in accelerating the MoreScience and Technology Park as a part of national innovation system and a segment of knowledge based economic development, by providing necessary conditions for marketing researches and by trading the results of the researches, play an effective role in accelerating the procedure of transforming the ideas into the products and in developing the technology. For reaching these purposes a science and technology park _just like any other organizations_ necessarily must have some characteristics without which it cannot have an effective function based on requirements and targets. These characteristics are the main elements of a Science and Technology Park in a way that lack of any of them can bar the path of success. In fact these elements are the fundamental parts (unrepeatable ones) that they should have been reached as inductor purposes in order to reach the main purposes. In management literature, these factors are called “critical success factors". In this research after examining the theoretical resources, the critical success factors of science and Technology Park mentioned in twenty eight factors set in four groups consist of: local factors, indicative factors, management factors and social and cultural factors, and then these factors evaluate by experts in mutual comparisons. The results indicate that among these four groups, the management factors are the most important ones and among those reached factors the following are considered to be the most significant factors: having strategy, purposes and definite planes, dominance of managers on discussions about science and technology parks, the existence of political atmosphere for supporting the park and its purposes, defining formal criteria for reception and attendance, evaluating and controlling the activities of resident firms in the park. Manuscript profile -
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191 - An Investigation of Effective Individual and Behavioral Characteristics of New Technology-Based Firms' Managers
Gholamreza Malekzadeh Azadeh Kiyani nejadIn the paper effective individual and behavioral characteristics of the new technology based firms' managers in a supportive environment such as Science and Technology Parkas and Technology Incubators are investigated and based on the results of the research, effective MoreIn the paper effective individual and behavioral characteristics of the new technology based firms' managers in a supportive environment such as Science and Technology Parkas and Technology Incubators are investigated and based on the results of the research, effective individual and behavioral characteristics for success of these managers and also their companies are presented. Also, in this study, researchers have tried to determine effective characteristics and indicators which are used in selecting and appointing the managers of such firms, and therefore improve the process of managers' selection. Sample firms are located in Khorasan Science and Technology Park (KSTP) which is one of the new supportive environments in the country. For this study, among the multiple personality characteristics and features, six individual and behavioral indicators were selected and highlighted which include: 1) confidence, 2) leadership abilities, 3) creativity and innovation, 4) participation and devolution, 5) human relationship skills and 6) internal control. Selection of these individual and behavioral indicators and characteristics are based on the results of the other researches and studies. After determining these characteristics through the review of literature, an evaluation questionnaire was designed and distributed to sample firms' managers and necessary information was obtained. By analyzing these results, the effective indicators and characteristics for success of managers were identified. The results shows that the first and sixth hypotheses of the research hypotheses are correct, i.e. confidence and internal controls are most effective indicators for success of these firms' managers. This research has not considered Employees' satisfaction. Manuscript profile -
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192 - Determining and Ordering Influent Knowledge Management Success Factors in Science and Technology Parks
Nasibeh Salary Daroush Pouserajian Mohammad Saleh Oliua shahram shokohiThis study aims to determine and prioritize effective KM success factors. The first step is to implement KM in STPs. As regards the major goal of science and technology parks is assisting the growth of society wealth through developing knowledge based innovations and in MoreThis study aims to determine and prioritize effective KM success factors. The first step is to implement KM in STPs. As regards the major goal of science and technology parks is assisting the growth of society wealth through developing knowledge based innovations and intensifying competition among knowledge-based institutions. Assessing knowledge management in science and technology parks will be considered as a substantial tool for creation, development, sharing and linking knowledge to technology. So based on literature studies and experts ideas 31 sub-factors were organized in 7 categories as follows: labor, strategy, supervisor, assessment, culture, operation and information technology. In fact these categories are effective KM success factors which have been weighed and prioritized by utilizing analytic hierarchy process (AHP).The order of effective KM success factors in terms of importance are labor, strategy, supervision, culture, operation, assessment and information technology. Two sub factors with highest influence on KM have been selected among numerous numbers of factors. Finally this model is applied for evaluating nine incubators in Yazd science and technology park. Manuscript profile -
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193 - An analysis of Science & Technology Parks Through the Evaluation Results of K-Based Companies in STPs
Hamid Mahdavi Mahmod Sheykh zeynoddin Leyla KhodabandehEvaluating the performance of the knowledge-based companies settled in science and technology parks is one of the criteria for determining the success rate of these STPs. Promoting the necessary skills in STP managers through the implementation of real and operational p MoreEvaluating the performance of the knowledge-based companies settled in science and technology parks is one of the criteria for determining the success rate of these STPs. Promoting the necessary skills in STP managers through the implementation of real and operational performance assessment systems is the best way for fulfilling this goal. The STPs mission could be achieved through a n integrated chain from research to production. Removing the gap between scientific and research ideas into products and services, directing the knowledge-based companies, meeting the actual needs and providing value-added services to the commercialization stage are the major missions of technology parks. The existence of a model for analyzing the role and the status of effective factors through assessment process is considered as one of the important measures for developing science and technology which has been paid less attention in Iran today. Therefore, there are different items used in assessment procedure including gaining some statistics on technology level, the relationship between the components of science and technology system, the status of intellectual property, cooperation methods between higher education and research centers with industries and organizations, diversity of financial resources and the rate of incomes, attracted investments, the scope of providing services and products, the number of customers and many other factors which are considered in a k-based company as key factors. This paper intends to investigate and present the best assessment and effectiveness evaluation model together with the performance of k-based companies mostly obtained based on the tacit knowledge through ISTT experiences. The objective is to localize executive processes in accordance with the cultural and social structures in Iran. Manuscript profile -
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194 - Role of Organizational Innovation in Implementing EBusiness in Parent Companies in Automobile Industry
Mohsen Shafiei Nik Abadi Azam Jalili bolhasani Ali Khatami firozabadiIn today world, while everything is changing so fast and the competitors always want to increase their market share through competitive advantages, noting to the innovations is an alternative way for increasing the competitive advantages in this dynamic commercial envir MoreIn today world, while everything is changing so fast and the competitors always want to increase their market share through competitive advantages, noting to the innovations is an alternative way for increasing the competitive advantages in this dynamic commercial environment. Appearance of internet and other different information technologies has changed the business models for gaining the competitive advantages and electronic business has been introduced as a vital tool which relates the companies with customers and market forces sustainable. Parent companies can be separated from other companies because of their special characteristics in the business models. In this research, different dimensions of innovation are recognized and they have been categorized in 4 main factors: 1) development of information technologies tools, 2) extensive competitive price, 3) extensive centralization in industry (market share) and 4) centralization and the degree of flexibility in duties. These different dimensions of innovation are surveyed in Iran Khodro and Saipa (Two Parent Companies in Iran). To evaluate the e-business models, these factors are applied to find out the importance of the factors in the automobile industry. The result of research showed just centralization and flexibility in duties has not obtained the important task for implementing e-business in Parent Companies in automobile industry. Finally, the important factors have been evaluated in the Iran Khodro Parent Company to show how well the company can be successful in implementing the electronic business. Manuscript profile -
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195 - Technology Transfer Using The Brain Circulation Model In Science And Technology Parks
Korush Khosravi Morteza Rasti barzaki hamid MahdaviThe brain drain is substituted by brain circulation in the globalization process and social networking. The brain drain can be an opportunity by using the human knowledge in development. So it is not necessary to settle elite in national region with regards to brain cir MoreThe brain drain is substituted by brain circulation in the globalization process and social networking. The brain drain can be an opportunity by using the human knowledge in development. So it is not necessary to settle elite in national region with regards to brain circulation model. The technology transfer occurs by going on the other region and acquiring the knowledge.Isfahan Science and Technology Town provides the preliminary communications with the Iranian scientists. The consequence is development of several high technology companies. In this paper, we describe the activity carried out in this regard with the expression of the case studies after a preliminary expression in brain circulation model and introducing the ISTT plan. Manuscript profile -
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196 - Nolans life cycle model: An Instrument for IT/IS Planning
Mohammadjavad Ghorbani Abdoreza ShakeriIn this paper we study Nolan’s life cycle models and explain it as an Instrument for IT Planning. In this world that competition is developed libertine, use of IT to access to competition advantage is necessary for all companies and is a more important key for companies MoreIn this paper we study Nolan’s life cycle models and explain it as an Instrument for IT Planning. In this world that competition is developed libertine, use of IT to access to competition advantage is necessary for all companies and is a more important key for companies' survival guaranty. However use of IT costs a lot, implementing unplanned IT probably burden heavy problems to companies. So the organizations try to decrease these threats and access to IT opportunities, using IT planning to implement IT/IS. Environment produces different opportunities and threats to companies. So organizations should recognize all their characteristics and use of opportunities to decrease threats. Although we have different models and methodologies that explain all of IT/IS implementation stages, but Nolan’s life cycle model is a more important and famous in IT/IS planning stage. In this article we explain Nolan’s life cycle model and finally we explore relationship between managerial styles, participation and system success in each stage of model. Manuscript profile -
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197 - Virtual Science and Technology Park in Iran; an SWOT Analysis
Parya Dolatyabi Abdollah AghaeiIn this paper, a study has been done about concept, implication, and necessity of a virtual science park (VSTP) for Iran. According to the critical success factors of a VSTP, and the presented model for VSTP in Iran together with its prerequisitesstrengths, weaknesses, MoreIn this paper, a study has been done about concept, implication, and necessity of a virtual science park (VSTP) for Iran. According to the critical success factors of a VSTP, and the presented model for VSTP in Iran together with its prerequisitesstrengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that a VSTP in Iran may face, have been identified in the form of an SWOT analysis. Finally, the key development drivers of VSTPs in Iran have been introduced regarding the proposed analysis, in order to be applied by managers and planners of this field in Iran. Manuscript profile -
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198 - Policies and Programs for Development of Science and Technology in Todays China
Fereydoon Verdi nejadThere is a great and considerable distance between todays china and the past china. From the first of 1978 up to now, the promotion of economic reform, and sustainable open door policies, was the main movement of changes in the chinas economy structure. Based on the gov MoreThere is a great and considerable distance between todays china and the past china. From the first of 1978 up to now, the promotion of economic reform, and sustainable open door policies, was the main movement of changes in the chinas economy structure. Based on the government strategies, the Chinese economy had a good and controlled acceleration and improvement. After two decades of reform, in spite of important plans and policies in developing private sector, there is still some monopoly applied by the commonest party, and the education, Research and development plans still are under government control. China government has succeeded in absorbing huge amount of investment with the help of high technologies, foreign management, adjusting laws and regulations, applying incentive policies, using know-how and offering special facilities. From a pragmatic point of view, to achieve these goals in china, some projects and plans has been done such as special economic zones, developing science and technology parks and special training and research projects. In this paper we investigate the fact that how can we customize these experiences and ideas in economic development in Iran. Manuscript profile -
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199 - Determining Criteria and Indicators for Architecture Design of Iranian Science & Technology Parks; With a View to World Experiences
Saeed Samadi Mahdi TaherzadehTechnology parks were formed in 1960s as social foundations and as a part of the chain in knowledge - based development. From 1980s, the policy-makers pointed out to a sustainable development based on the technology infrastructure. Development of technology parks was pr MoreTechnology parks were formed in 1960s as social foundations and as a part of the chain in knowledge - based development. From 1980s, the policy-makers pointed out to a sustainable development based on the technology infrastructure. Development of technology parks was promoted as part of this trend. As a result, there are currently more than 1500 STPs around the world. The development of STPs in Iran began since two decades ago and resulted in establishing a number of these parks. In some cases, challenges of allocating spaces, ambiguties in policies, poor funding, lack of rules and regulations, and bad strategic plannings have caused that some of theses parks are not successful in their goals and objectives. Sustainable master planning concepts for science & technology park sites prepares a way for sustainable design of research facilities. For the ultimate success research facility design it is critical that early master planning principles facilitate as many passive and sustainable techniques as possible. By using these techniques for science parks, the designers and science park managers will help to reduce costs, conserve resources, and reduce life cycle costs at the first stage, while providing a higher quality research environment. By reducing waste and planning for conservation of materials, the design team intends to improve the entire design and to build user processes. The outcomes show the reduction use of lands resources, and to reach a higher quality, more research productive facility and more money to devote to the core business of research. In this article, which is organized based on a descriptive analysis method, and an in-depth review on experiences from Australia and USA, we have attempted to analyse the master plan of those parks to evaluate the architecture considered to next figure out a proper trend relevant basis for development of STPs in Iran. In this view, essential factors such as scale, development process, accommodation and locality trend, space, are thoroughly assessed. Finally a case study was performed that investigates the master plan of KSTP from the point of view of regulations, specifications and key factors towards the success. Results obtained from this study can yield a framework for architecture and plan of STPs. It could also draw a bright outlook in the field to level the efficiency of STPs and draw a way toward the goals of policy- makers and STP managers. Manuscript profile -
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200 - Performance Assessment of Incubators and Science Parks by Technology Level Index
MOrteza Rasti bozorgi hamid Mahdavi Ghasem MoslehiSelf assessment is an interesting subject for all managers, especially for the managers of incubators. The incubator performance assessment by indexes (IPAI) is a simple, interesting and effective method for measuring the performance index of an incubator. The system is MoreSelf assessment is an interesting subject for all managers, especially for the managers of incubators. The incubator performance assessment by indexes (IPAI) is a simple, interesting and effective method for measuring the performance index of an incubator. The system is based on changing the scope of performance of several indicators to fixed scales (metrics), weighing them and combining them. Strategic evaluation is basically consists of three basic activities which are investigating the principles of the companies or organizations strategies, comparing the ideal and real results and making improvements. This paper focuses on the second part to make sure that the performance adjusts correctly with the planning programs. This paper is going to introduce an index for measuring and assessing the level of technology improvement in Isfahan Science and Technology Town (ISTTs) Incubator and Science Park. It also addresses the methodology used for these calculations. Measuring the indicators for ISTTs incubator will be discussed at the final part of this paper as a case study. Manuscript profile -
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201 - Incubator or Science and Technology Park? Public or Private?
Seyed jalal Mosavi bazarganiInstitutional distances are mostly neglected while importing development means and tools into developing countries. This could be also observed in establishing Technology parks & Incubators in these countries. To fill the gap, Schumpeterian type I & II innovations has b MoreInstitutional distances are mostly neglected while importing development means and tools into developing countries. This could be also observed in establishing Technology parks & Incubators in these countries. To fill the gap, Schumpeterian type I & II innovations has been used to differentiate clients of S & T Parks from Incubators. Also a Typology of four different institutional setting, namely Anglo-Saxon, Scandinavian, Deutsch & frenched has been proposed by means of which it is possible to bench and select among different funding & operating policies. Based on these classifications, It has been concluded that on the contrary with the current trend of establishing incubators in Iran, focus on Science & Technology Parks could be a more promising option. Difficulties in changing focus from Incubators to Parks is also discussed. Manuscript profile -
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202 - Classification of Iranian Science and Technology Parks Based on the IT Facilities
Seyed Mahbod Tolaei Fataneh Taghi yarehToday we are witnessing a fast movement from traditional economy towards knowledge- based digital economy as a result of breathtaking IT revolution. So science and technology parks, as one of the most important factors in economic growth and regional development, should MoreToday we are witnessing a fast movement from traditional economy towards knowledge- based digital economy as a result of breathtaking IT revolution. So science and technology parks, as one of the most important factors in economic growth and regional development, should be frontier in using IT facilities to help their tenants compete with other companies. Furthermore, because of diversity of the science parks in form and function, the academic literature about their classification is sparse and most of the exiting taxonomies can not be applied to all countries science parks. In this paper, we are going to classify science parks based on the IT facilities they provide for their tenants, and then we will apply it on Iranian science parks. Manuscript profile -
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203 - The Role of Science & Technology Parks for Technology Development in the Industry of Iran
Farideh PoursoleymanianMost developed countries have achieved knowledge- based economic development. This model of development must also be attained in Iran gradually, in the two decades to come. Science and Technology Parks (STPs) are one of the most important elements in the national innova MoreMost developed countries have achieved knowledge- based economic development. This model of development must also be attained in Iran gradually, in the two decades to come. Science and Technology Parks (STPs) are one of the most important elements in the national innovation system (NIS). Thus there is high intention for establishing and extending STPs in our country according to the new development plans. In this article the role of science & technology parks for developing technology and improving productively will be discussed from theoretical aspect. Some of the most important approaches for commercialization of research results in the world wide also be reviewed. Then some activities of the ministry of energy for completing the cycle and commercialization of research results will be described as a case study. Finally some solutions for technology development will be suggested by enhancing the cooperation among the industries with science & technology parks. Manuscript profile -
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204 - Iran Science Parks Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats: Influences of New Technologies
Seyed Mahbod Tolaei Fataneh Taghi yareh Naser Mausomioday, we are experiencing rapid changes in the information technologies and these new technologies have caused dramatic changes in the economic structure. Most of the businesses are attached to no territory and they can fly and move from one place to another almost with Moreoday, we are experiencing rapid changes in the information technologies and these new technologies have caused dramatic changes in the economic structure. Most of the businesses are attached to no territory and they can fly and move from one place to another almost without any constraints. Those huge bricks and mortar organizations are gradually replacing by clicks and mortar organizations which can fit their main assets in a small briefcase containing a laptop computer and a cell phone. In this paper, we have investigated the influences of these new technologies on the Iranian parks and explained the strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats they are facing with in the new economy. Manuscript profile -
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205 - Determining the Priorities in Science Parks by Using Fuzzy DEMATEL Case Study of Sheikh-Bahai Science and Technology Park
mohammad ebrahim sadeghi asghat saud abadi saeed mirza mohammadi Mohammad mahdaviScience parks are known tools for incubation of knowledge-based firms. Recently, policy makers of science and technology of our country has paid attention to these institutions. The topic of this research was investigating the impact of these institutions on the develop MoreScience parks are known tools for incubation of knowledge-based firms. Recently, policy makers of science and technology of our country has paid attention to these institutions. The topic of this research was investigating the impact of these institutions on the development of knowledge-based companies and identifying the key factors resulting in earning competitive advantages by located firms. After reviewing many researches in this field of study, key effective factors were identified and by using the experts, these factors were revised according to the circumstance of our country and placed in a proper framework. The framework consists of four aspects including: “human resource”, “R&D and technology transfer”, “facilities” and “market development” and twelve factors. The framework applied in Sheikh Bahai Science and Technology Park and the results obtained showed that in this park, facilities aspect needs special attention. This aspect had the highest significance in quadruple aspects and was the only aspect affecting Sheikh Bahai Science and Technology Park. Other aspects such as, “human resource”, “R&D and technology transfer”, and “market development” were effects of the aspects. The results of this research show that the development of knowledge based firms located in this park depends on facilities such as financial resources and primary physical infrastructure than human resource, research activities and marketing services. We suggest using this framework to find the aspects and factors influential the creation of competitive advantages and determining the action and planning priorities for other science and technology parks in Iran. Manuscript profile -
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206 - Identify and Clustering Challenges of knowledge-based Enterprises using ANN and BPMS Approaches; Case study: Yazd KBEs
Mojtaba GholiPour Mohammad Ali Vahdat Zad Mohammad Saleh Oliua Hasan Khademi ZareuKnowledge always is a powerful tool in stabilizing position of individual/community service to the public and excellence approach in current autonomous communities. Value of knowledge has been more necessary if it capable for transfer to the High-Tec and needed Technolo MoreKnowledge always is a powerful tool in stabilizing position of individual/community service to the public and excellence approach in current autonomous communities. Value of knowledge has been more necessary if it capable for transfer to the High-Tec and needed Technologies of humanity societies. Knowledge Based Enterprise (KBE) is a real-law enterprise such as factory that transfer Knowledge to production/services. However KBEs are causing for sustainable knowledge economy and development native knowledge in more countries, but these enterprises havnt optimize occasion in view of quantity, production quality and service extensive according to the 20 years growth view of Iran. Purpose of this study is to identifying encounter challenges of KBEs that located on Yazds Science and Technology Park (STP) and clustering these challenges with ANN method exactly. The Samples contains 137 person such as manager and top employees of these enterprises. Number of reached challenges have been 59 that were attained from literature and experts guidelines were designed and distributed between samples suddenly. According to the PB artificial neural network, reliabilities of samples were confirmed with MSE=2.0332 and priority done with Multilayer Perceptron (MLP) artificial neural network and with inspiration of Business Process Management System (BPMS) approach. According to the BPMS approach and MLP method, Result show that challenges did cluster in three factions known as: management activities, operational activities and support activities. Thus, number of management, operational and support activities in order were 27, 15 and 17 items exactly. Manuscript profile -
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207 - Identify and Prioritize Science Parks and Technology Services Offered to Companies Active in the Field of Software Technologies
Saeed Shavalpour Sadegh HosseinZadeh Maleki Mehdi Ghafori Fard Mir Saman PishvaeeFormation of science and technology parks in Iran dates back to more than two decades. However, there are numerous challenges for the mission defined for them; parks cannot significantly give services to companies operating in the country's soft-technology. One of the c MoreFormation of science and technology parks in Iran dates back to more than two decades. However, there are numerous challenges for the mission defined for them; parks cannot significantly give services to companies operating in the country's soft-technology. One of the challenges that science and technology parks in the country are facing is a certain criteria to determine optimum services provided for development of companies operating in the field of software technology. Hence, this research has been trying to examine the various models of science and technology parks global software as well as field study, the opinions of some activists inside the arena, proposals for boosting and developing science and technology and services parks aimed at expanding and upgrading small and medium-sized interpreneurship in the field of software technologies. The process of this study includes reviewing the resources as well as qualitative non-constructive interviews to collect information and also to wrap up the research method of fuzzy decision-making. The results of the present study suggests that basic services, such as low-interest loans, endangers promoting and developing companies, transfer of experience required for companies, including a market analysis and demographic characteristics of their needs for development and success of these companies Manuscript profile -
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208 - Identification and Priorities KBEs Challenges using ANN Method (Case study: Yazds KBEs)
Mojtaba GholiPour Mohammad Ali Vahdat Zad Mohammad Saleh Oliua Hasan Khademi ZareuThe role of knowledge and science are paid attention in national development because creating expertise and improving the Total factor productivity of production. Furthermore, the position of technology and knowledge is considered vital as endogenous factors in this dev MoreThe role of knowledge and science are paid attention in national development because creating expertise and improving the Total factor productivity of production. Furthermore, the position of technology and knowledge is considered vital as endogenous factors in this development process. On the other hand, the conversion of knowledge into product and service will meet the needs of different communities. Knowledge-based companies are included as institutions that work as factories converting knowledge into product and service. Although, knowledge-based companies create sustainable knowledge-based economy and development of indigenous knowledge in many countries, but in accordance with the country's 20-year outlook and in terms of quality and quantity, they are not in ideal situation and are faced with challenges in their own development process. This research aims at identifying challenges facing knowledge-based companies located in Yazd's Science and Technology Park of Eghbal and prioritizing these challenges using Artificial Neural Network. The case study includes 137 managers and senior staff of these companies. Fifty nine challenges obtained from related literatures and experts’ opinions have been compiled in a questionnare and distributed among target population. One hundred and twenty eight collected questionnairs were validated by BP Artificial Neural Network and confirmed with MSE=2.0332 and challenges were prioritized with Artificial Neural Networks Radial Basis Function. The research proved that 19 of 59 challenges were priority among which economic problems of the country, industry and domestic markets recession and government’s unbalanced support policies can be pointed out. Manuscript profile -
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209 - Impact of Science and Technology Parks Quality of the Service on Growth and Innovative Performance of Firms located in Parks; Case study: Pardis Technology Park
Mohsen Shafiei Nik Abadi Saeideh GhochkanlooAccording to the global approach of knowledge base economy in most countries, the creation of organizations such as science and technology parks seems to be necessary considering to their influence on the development of science and technology. The main purpose of this s MoreAccording to the global approach of knowledge base economy in most countries, the creation of organizations such as science and technology parks seems to be necessary considering to their influence on the development of science and technology. The main purpose of this study, is to evaluate the impact quality of the service provided by science and technology parks on growth and innovative performance of firms located in these parks. This research is an applied one which was conducted as a survey in Pardis Technology Park, as the biggest and most important science and technology park of the country, and with the help of more than 30 managers in active firms of this park. In this research, the Cronbach's alpha and Average Variance Extracted was used to measure reliability and validation. Also, Confirmatory Factor Analysis (First and Second stage), correlation test and path analysis was used for answering the questions. Innovation aspect of the study is a new look to the impact of service quality provided by science and technology parks on growth and innovative performance of independent firms located in these parks. Results indicates that the most important factor for these managers is the reliability of the clients to the park. Park staff empathy with clients is also less important factor. Manuscript profile -
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210 - Analysis of the factors affecting R & D management and rank the factors with ANP techniques in the automotive industry (Case Study: Pars Khodro Company)
Abass Khamse shohreh ghanbariha fereydon ohadiThis study developed in 8 of the R & D management model to analyze the factors affecting the Pars Khodro Company will pay R & D management. And determines the performance of the company. . -Pymayshy Descriptive research and data gathering instrument was a questionnaire MoreThis study developed in 8 of the R & D management model to analyze the factors affecting the Pars Khodro Company will pay R & D management. And determines the performance of the company. . -Pymayshy Descriptive research and data gathering instrument was a questionnaire which its validity with the judgment of experts and its reliability was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha and SPSS software. Due to the limited population of the study, the total number method is used to rank the factors affecting the management of research and development in Pars Khodro Company of paired comparisons with ANP techniques using software is used SUPER DECISIONS. The results obtained from the software indicates that financial factors were ranked first and managerial factors responsible for learning and innovation, technological platforms, operating commercial, technical factors, the operating system have won the next rank. Manuscript profile -
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211 - Ranking Efective Dimension and Indexes on Innovation Management in Power House Equipment Industry and Providing Energy
Abass Khamse Mohammad Hasan Nasermeli Ali RamezaniInnovation is full of risk naturally and even developed company couldn’t do that non limitation risk. Innovation management has inter several elements such as kind and distributing organization management, financial resources, staff ability and …that is influenced in th MoreInnovation is full of risk naturally and even developed company couldn’t do that non limitation risk. Innovation management has inter several elements such as kind and distributing organization management, financial resources, staff ability and …that is influenced in that performance that after recognizing elements and influenced index on innovation management, help to determine priority and ranking this elements of managers in programming and make to decrease cost and risk of innovation activities.so in this project as a sample of project in engineering company and constructing Pars Mapna generator is done and 55 influences index on innovation management in eight dimension: is characterized in financial elements , management, organization , researching , human , cultural, external and systematic elements and then is studied according to influences value on innovation management in Pars Mapna company with each of this index and the value of ranking and priority is determined . According to its results human, management and cultural elements is in a suitable position and other elements means financial, organization, external, systematic and searching is in a unsuitable position. Also among index, index of organization leadership method, the value of Also among indexes, index of organization management method, the value of organizing supporting from creative staffs, supporting from management from innovation have the highest priority and existing index such as scientific resources, transferring implied knowledge to clear knowledge, development of new product, cooperation with providing and university center and technical innovation have the lowest priority. Manuscript profile -
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212 - Site Selection Of Knowledge-Based Town within Tehran
Mehdi Gharakhloo Maryam MousaviTehran Province, containing majority of scientists and researchers, plays a significant role in the development of science and technology in the country. Obviously, this number of scientific potential to flourish needs facilities and infrastructures. One of the most imp MoreTehran Province, containing majority of scientists and researchers, plays a significant role in the development of science and technology in the country. Obviously, this number of scientific potential to flourish needs facilities and infrastructures. One of the most important factors in development of knowledge-based businesses is proportionate physical context of firms. Moreover, proximity of knowledge-based companies to the universities, higher education institutes and industries leads to accelerating transforming knowledge into industrial process. Thus, Tehran Province requires more technology parks and towns than the past, to retain the benefit of its whole scientific potentials. In connection with this, at first, we recognized and ranked effective factors on locating Knowledge-Based Town, then used AHP to give weight to criteria and sub-criteria. In the next step, we applied these weights in GIS software and provided maps which are related to each, in the ARCmap. Then, we identified zoned map of the areas via GIS and overlapped the effective factors on locating town of knowledge, with two priorities in the province, and the result indicated that the first priority was better. After preparing the final map, through the study on areas with priority, we have screened and shown places that the standards are higher for locating KBT on the map. At last, for the best performance, we have paid special attention to factors such as proximity to universities and training centers, proximity to industrial areas, infrastructures and Tehran province’s development plans. Manuscript profile -
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213 - Identifying and Ranking Key Factors of Success in Knowledge Management in Knowledge-Based Companies (Case Study: Science and Technology Park in Tehran University)
naser safaei fereshte thaleghani Ahmad KiamaneshToday, knowledge- based companies as a key option to produce wealth in developing countries is responsible for explaining and modeling research and development processes and significantly contributes to diffusion innovation in industry. In fact, knowledge-based companie MoreToday, knowledge- based companies as a key option to produce wealth in developing countries is responsible for explaining and modeling research and development processes and significantly contributes to diffusion innovation in industry. In fact, knowledge-based companies are considered important components of resistance economy and its realization. Its growth and development could bring in to resistance against economical invasions. Hence, identifying and ranking factors effecting implementation of knowledge management in such companies is research necessity which is discussed the current research. Now, there are 33 science and technology parks and over 2700 knowledge-based company in parks. Questionnaires are distributed among 70 knowledge-based companies in science and technology Park of Tehran University as the second superior park in country. In the current research, case study and field-data collection are used. Questionnaire is designed using Likert technique and it consists in 3 major factors, organization, human resource, and information technology, and 11 following criteria: objectives and perspectives, leadership, executives, application, software, infrastructure, organizational culture, financial and non-financial incentives, modeling and evaluating. Analyzing information, Cronbach's alpha 0.78 was obtained and using Freidman test and T-test. Among factors effecting successful implementation knowledge management, one can refer to objects and organizational respective as the most important factor and financial incentives as the lowest important factor. This conclusion is reasonable according to nature of knowledge –based companies. Manuscript profile -
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214 - The Role of Marketing in SMEs based in East Azarbaijan Province Science and Technology Park
Hossein Abbasi Esfanjani Ommolbanin Asadi GhorbaniIn many countries, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), especially enterprises in science and technology parks act as economic engine and marketing is an important activity in these businesses. But, understand marketing, functions, role and importance of it by man MoreIn many countries, small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), especially enterprises in science and technology parks act as economic engine and marketing is an important activity in these businesses. But, understand marketing, functions, role and importance of it by managers / owners of these enterprises and also the questions raised barriers that must be answered to it. In this regard, the present study aimed to investigate the role of marketing in small and medium enterprises based in East Azarbaijan Province Science and Technology Park has been done. To achieve the research objectives of qualitative approach and case study method was used. The study population consisted of managers / owners of enterprises based in East Azarbaijan Province Science and Technology Park that is using purposive sampling method, 10 samples were selected. Initial data collected using semi-structured interviews and analyzed using the inductive method was used. The results indicate that marketing as a set of activities and measures that are used in large companies, particularly in the studied companies were not understood. However, word of mouth marketing communication, understanding customer needs and having long-term interaction and relationship with the customer was the most important marketing activities and actions that had the most significant role in the growth and survival of them. Most interviewees focus on the daily execution of some tasks limited marketing and implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan for, the expertise and financial resources were not sufficient. Manuscript profile -
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215 - The Study on Research and Technology Park Policies and its Effective Factors Case Study: NexGen Aviation Research and Technology Park
Ali Haji Gholam Saryazdi Manochehr Manteghi سید سعید هاشمیthe Next Generation Aviation Research and Technology Park (NexGen ARTP) is established to meet the present and future aviation needs of USA and develop this industry. The Park, established in 2008, is in an agreement and lease with the South Jersey Economic Development Morethe Next Generation Aviation Research and Technology Park (NexGen ARTP) is established to meet the present and future aviation needs of USA and develop this industry. The Park, established in 2008, is in an agreement and lease with the South Jersey Economic Development District covering 58 acres of FAA property located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center. Thus, this paper aims to introduce NexGen ARTP and investigate the park and its policies. Also, we are offering positive leverages to top managers and policy makers of aviation technology park in Iran. In this paper, after the park introduction, we are drawing rich picture of Nexgen ARTP in order to analyse it. The Finding of Analysis includes the impacts of Federal Aviation Administration, William J. Hughes Technical Center and members; incubator and start up SMEs; park development on the New Jersey economic district development, nation, and aviation industry; universities and research centers on park. Eventually, we are extracting effective leverages and important points that include park location and external environment, collaboration, government supports, funding and precise studies and planning. Manuscript profile -
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216 - A Study on the Role of Government in Improving the Process of Launch and Development of Knowledge-based Businesses
Najmeh Akbarzadeh Ehsan ShafiezadehIn the “knowledge-based businesses” research field, few applied studies have been conducted. Meanwhile, by identifying the critical success factors in starting-up and development of knowledge-based businesses, we can recognize necessary contexts for these targets and ta MoreIn the “knowledge-based businesses” research field, few applied studies have been conducted. Meanwhile, by identifying the critical success factors in starting-up and development of knowledge-based businesses, we can recognize necessary contexts for these targets and take steps toward implementing it. Accordingly, the main purpose of this research is identifying and prioritizing the keyactivities to be carried out by government in order to improve the process of starting-up and development of knowledge-based businesses. The method of this study in terms of purpose is applied research, and in terms of data gathering method is descriptive survey. The target population of current study included all knowledge-based corporations deployed in incubators and science & technology parks of universities in Tehran. To gathering required data for this research, the questionnaire has been used. Chi-squared test is used to data analysis, and Friedman’s analysis of variance is applied to ranking parameters. The results of this study revealed that improving the process of starting-up and development of knowledge-based businesses is possible throughgovernment’s some key activities which “financial supports of government” is placed on top of them. Hence, it can be said that the government should start broad efforts in this regard, and this issue should be considered by relevant government authorities. At the end, the recommendations based on the research results are presented. Manuscript profile -
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217 - Identification and Analysis of the Main Strategic Components Affecting the Failure of Knowledge-Based Companies in Iran (The Case Study: Technology and Science Park of Kermanshah City)
Donya Gholami Ali RamezaniIt is more than one decade that Iran is trying to get away from Oil economy and approaching to the knowledge-based economy. The government tries to close the university to industry by setting up the technology and science parks. It tries to promote the new technologies MoreIt is more than one decade that Iran is trying to get away from Oil economy and approaching to the knowledge-based economy. The government tries to close the university to industry by setting up the technology and science parks. It tries to promote the new technologies by supporting start-ups. Now, we are in a time that many of the start-up companies can grow and produce the Advanced Services and productions. But they have faced with a strategic challenge. This challenge is their problem about selling the products and Knowledge-based services. Indeed, the products and Knowledge-based services are faced with the problem of entry into the business. This research, tries to study the four factors that have the most influence in the failure of companies in sailing, exchanging, and Commercialization of their technologies. We discuss about these challenges and test them in a fieldwork. The results of our research show the reasons of their failure in business are the lack of government interference in facilitating the process of technology exchange, the lack of brand, distrust of industry and State organs and business to Knowledge-based products. Statistical Society is the active technology and science parks in Iran. This model was tested by the trivial squares minimum technique and Smart Plus software. Manuscript profile -
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218 - Identifying and Weighting the Factors Affecting the Role of Science and Technology Parks in Developing the National System of Innovation
saeid shavvalpour majid forouzanmehr Hamideh Heidari Ramsheh Masoumeh HesariScience and technology parks are one of the most important innovations of innovational policy and have a special place in the development of the innovation system. System Attitude and Convergent Movement in Technology With the aim and thought of creating a new generatio MoreScience and technology parks are one of the most important innovations of innovational policy and have a special place in the development of the innovation system. System Attitude and Convergent Movement in Technology With the aim and thought of creating a new generation of universities and the scientific system to go to the system of innovation, for convergence should be formed in the country, and if speaking of an entrepreneurial university, along with it, science parks And technology and growth centers are in the innovation system. In this research, achieving success in strengthening the position of science and technology parks in the development of the national innovation system is a major issue. In this regard, more than one hundred agents in seven policy groups, financing research and innovation, providing knowledge in the innovation process, promoting technology entrepreneurship, disseminating and disseminating technology, developing and enhancing human resources, and producing goods and services , The initial identification is placed. The results indicate that policy indicators, funding for research and innovation, providing the necessary knowledge in the innovation process, and promoting technology entrepreneurship account for nearly 75% of the influential factors. Manuscript profile -
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219 - Identify and Prioritize the Factors Affecting the Success of Knowledge-Based Industries
Hamzeh Amin-Tahmasbi Mahsa HamiOne of the tools for knowledge management is the creation of knowledge-based companies that play a very important role in the countries’ economic development. In fact, a knowledge-based company is a private or cooperative company or institution whose purpose is to creat MoreOne of the tools for knowledge management is the creation of knowledge-based companies that play a very important role in the countries’ economic development. In fact, a knowledge-based company is a private or cooperative company or institution whose purpose is to create and expand the combination of science and wealth and the development of a knowledge-based economy, which result is the creation of wealth and the development of the economy through the expansion and application of invention and innovation through the commercialization of research and development activities. Given the importance and impact of knowledge-based industries in the current economy, this study will identify and prioritize factors affecting the success of these industries. In order to identify these factors, literature and current research were collected and written. Then, by distributing the questionnaire among the managers and experts of the companies present in the science and technology park of Guilan province, the most important factors were identified. In the next step, according to the obtained information, another questionnaire was developed that measured the criteria by using a pair comparison. DEMATEL method has been used to rank the identified factors, and due to the uncertainty in experts' opinions, evaluation is done in a fuzzy environment. As a result of the evaluation, it was found that environmental factors play the most important role in the growth and development of knowledge-based companies. Among the sub-criteria of environmental factors, government policies, tax exemptions and customs were identified as the most effective factors in the success of knowledge-based companies. Therefore, it is imperative that the senior decision makers provide incentives and regulations to create a suitable business environment. Manuscript profile -
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220 - Prioritizing and Analyzing Effective Criteria on the Performance of Knowledge-based Organizations with knowledge management Approach (Case Study: Growth Centers and Science and Technology Parks in Tehran)
naser safaei Fatemeh Gholamian fereshte thaleghaniToday, the success of organizations is based on the strategic management of knowledge. Implementing knowledge management systems faces challenges that will cause the inefficiency of knowledge management in organizations. Hence, identification and rating the effective fa MoreToday, the success of organizations is based on the strategic management of knowledge. Implementing knowledge management systems faces challenges that will cause the inefficiency of knowledge management in organizations. Hence, identification and rating the effective factors in the successful implementation of knowledge management is one of the essential requirements of knowledge management that was discussed in the current research. Currently, 7 science and technology parks and 1,400 knowledge-based companies in parks are located in Tehran. In the current research, companies located in growth centers and science and technology parks in Tehran were studied. Questionnaire was distributed among 140 knowledge-based companies that they returned 110 questionnaires. In the current research, case study methods and data collection in fieldwork were used. To measure the variables of the research, the instrument of questionnaire using the Likert method was utilized that includes three main factors of the organization, human resources and information technology and 11 criteria as follows: Objects and perspectives, leadership and strategy, knowledge management cycle, application, software, infrastructure, organizational culture and atmosphere, creating financial motivation, encouraging employee morale, benchmarking the best things and performance management. Reliability of the questionnaire, 0.78, was obtained using Cronbach's alpha. Friedman and one sample T-test and fitness of model were studied respectively using SPSS software and LISREL software. As a result, objects and perspectives of the organization can be considered as the most important criterion, and we can refer to the information technology software as the least important criterion. Manuscript profile -
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221 - Determine Eligibility Criteria and Evaluate the Qualitative Dimension of Mentors in Knowledge Enterprises in Isfahan Province's Scientific and Research Community
Mahdieh mahdikhani Morteza rasti bozorkiToday's organizations operate in a completely challengeable and complex environment. Moreover, they are constantly trying to adopt new approaches to the development, preservation and maintenance of human resources as the most important organizational capital in order to MoreToday's organizations operate in a completely challengeable and complex environment. Moreover, they are constantly trying to adopt new approaches to the development, preservation and maintenance of human resources as the most important organizational capital in order to remain competitive. Mentoring is the art of facilitating the implementation of activities, the process of learning and personal development. In other words, mentoring can be defined as a technique which provides a new approach for organizations in order to conduct human resource in a conventional manner to attain the organization’s goal. The purpose of this study is to investigate the mentoring approach and to evaluate the qualitative dimension of mentors in Isfahan Province's scientific and research community. For evaluating the mentors, at first, the protocols related to the assessment and prioritization of values were given to the mentors in order to define the most important factors based on their responses. Based on their opinions and the most significant factors, a questionnaire was developed and the approach was conducted in a sample of 20 manufacturing-service companies in Isfahan. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were verified. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, and also the SPSS was used to perform statistical tests. The obtained results prove that the mentors have generally performed at a moderate and good level in the framework of the mentoring approach. According to the single-group t-test, most of the defined factors are convenient in mentors’ performance evaluation in a negligible difference. Manuscript profile -
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222 - Comparative Study, Applications and Challenges of Big Data Analysis Technologies
Yaser Ghasemi nejad Abbass Ketabchioday, receiving and sharing information is easier and cheaper than before, enabling organizations to handle large volumes of data at a high speed and variety in the name of big data. Big data technology provides many opportunities when problems are resolved correctly. D Moreoday, receiving and sharing information is easier and cheaper than before, enabling organizations to handle large volumes of data at a high speed and variety in the name of big data. Big data technology provides many opportunities when problems are resolved correctly. Data processing technologies in the past are not suitable for dealing with large quantities of generated data. While Suggested frameworks for big data applications help to store, analyze and process data. In this study, we first reviewed and summarized the big data definitions, and challenges of using it and then a number of important big data frameworks (Hadoop, Flink, Storm, Spark and Samza) have been studied and compared comparatively. The studied framework of big data is generally classified into two categories: (1) batch mode; and (2) stream mode. The Hadoop framework processes data in batch mode, while other frameworks allow stream or real time processing. Ultimately, the most important applications of using big data technology have been described. The most important applications for big data analysis are healthcare applications, advisory systems, smart cities and social networks analysis. Due to the growth of Internet-connected devices, social networking data is growing widely and requires more big data technology. Also, the most challenges of big data application, including confidentiality in storage systems, software deficiencies and the limitation of existing hardware and equipment, the need for large initial investment and the lack of technical skills and expert workforce. Manuscript profile -
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223 - Investigating the Effect of Cloud Computing on the e-Health System
Mohsen Gharakhani Seyedeh OmSalameh pourhashemiCloud computing was proposed as a new paradigm to host and provide services via Internet. Cloud computing can have various advantages for organizations including reduction in costs and increased flexibility. Nonetheless, transition from the current system on the cloud c MoreCloud computing was proposed as a new paradigm to host and provide services via Internet. Cloud computing can have various advantages for organizations including reduction in costs and increased flexibility. Nonetheless, transition from the current system on the cloud computing is not a simple task because it depends on various of factors. In this applied research, the main purpose is to investigate the influential factors in admission of e-health system based on cloud computing in a number of public hospitals in Tehran. In the present study, path analysis was done using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Partial Least Squares (PLS) to perceive the factors influencing the admission of cloud computing in e-health system from IT employees' viewpoint. Reviewing the related literature on Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) Model and the theory of Diffusion of Innovations (DOI), four main factors and 17 sub criteria were identified. These factors and sub-criteria were determined according to comments of specialists, university professors and IT and health experts based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process and Partial Least Squares. Results show that environmental factors such as regulations, competitive pressure, commercial pressure and organizational structure, and technological factors such as accessibility, reliability, security, privacy and trust should be considered as organizational objectives when adopting the e-health system based on cloud computing. Results of the present study can play an important role in organizations such as the ministry of health and medical education that are concern about this issue. Manuscript profile -
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224 - Designing and Implementing of Technology Companies Performance Evaluation Model (Case Study of Technology Companies in Yazd Science and Technology Park)
Ali Haji Gholam SaryazdiScience and technology parks are institutions supporting technology companies. The performance evaluation of technology companies will help them to improve their performance and make the park supportive services more effective and helpful. Performance evaluation is one MoreScience and technology parks are institutions supporting technology companies. The performance evaluation of technology companies will help them to improve their performance and make the park supportive services more effective and helpful. Performance evaluation is one of the most important priorities of Yazd Science and Technology Park. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to design and explain a performance evaluation model of technology companies in this Park and analyze the results of its implementation. The evaluation model of Park is based on various performance evaluation models and theories, as well as through brainstorming with park managers and technology companies. This model evaluates the technology companies in four areas: nature of the company, structure and human resources, main idea and technology, and market. The evaluation process is designed according to both quantitative (documents and non-confrontational??) and qualitative (face to - face interviews) indicators. Then, based on this model, information of technology companies are collected and analyzed by an evaluation system. The results of evaluation showed that although the status of companies is far from the park's expectations and goals, it is acceptable in comparison with the community (province and the average of country) in terms of the value-added of manpower and the cost of employment. Also, the analysis of the results represented the validity and comprehensiveness of the model in assessing technology companies. Manuscript profile -
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225 - The Effects of Entrepreneur’s Characteristic on Entrepreneurial Marketing (Case Study: Fars Science and Technology Park)
mohammad javad naeiji یدالهی yadollahiDespite entrepreneurial marketing being cited as one of the most important requirements for success of SMEs and startups, literature reveals few academic studies dealing with antecedents of entrepreneurial marketing. To contribute to the research gap, the purpose of thi MoreDespite entrepreneurial marketing being cited as one of the most important requirements for success of SMEs and startups, literature reveals few academic studies dealing with antecedents of entrepreneurial marketing. To contribute to the research gap, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of entrepreneur’s characteristic on entrepreneurial marketing with considering the mediator role of network structure and communication. The study is descriptive-correlation and in terms of purpose is an applied research. The statistical population of this study is companies in Fars Science and Technology Park. Data are collected from 110 companies and are analyzed by using structural equation model (SEM). The results show that entrepreneur characteristics not positively direct influence entrepreneurial marketing. However, findings support the indirect effect of entrepreneur characteristics through mediating path of network structure and communication. In other words, if entrepreneur characteristics facilitate networks and communication, they will improve entrepreneurial marketing. SMEs and knowledge based companies that interested in improving entrepreneurial marketing practices should enhance individual characteristics that can be help developing network structure and communication. The study contributes to the existing research about the role the entrepreneur can have in the firm’s ability to develop entrepreneurial marketing activities. Also, these results could be used for understanding entrepreneurial marketing dynamics and structure based on the interactive relations between antecedents to improve entrepreneurial marketing. From a practical viewpoint, the study has found that entrepreneurial marketing is based on networking and communicating. Manuscript profile -
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226 - Analysis of the Effect of Brand Promotion on Human Resource Performance in Science and Technology Parks
Dariush Poursarrajian Mohammad Saeed Taslimi Alinaghi Mashayekhi Ali Haji Gholam Saryazdi Mojgan SoltaniIn the present age, intangible assets such as branding, quality, technology, innovation, creativity, and knowledge capital are the source of organizations' competitive advantage. Organizations need to be able to create the right mental image of themselves in the minds o MoreIn the present age, intangible assets such as branding, quality, technology, innovation, creativity, and knowledge capital are the source of organizations' competitive advantage. Organizations need to be able to create the right mental image of themselves in the minds of their community, customers, and employees to attract and retain motivated, committed, and talented human resources. Given the importance of this issue in science and technology parks as technology and knowledge-based institution, whose most important assets are knowledgeable people, this article seeks to use the system dynamics approach of dynamic relationships of brand promotion policy on human resource performance in the park. Examine science and technology and provide appropriate solutions to improve the structure, quality, and quantity at the level of parks and ultimately improve the performance of science and technology parks. In this regard, using the opinions of experts in in-depth interviews in group model building (GMB) sessions, the problem was explained and a dynamic hypothesis was developed and a qualitative model (cause and effect diagrams - CLDs) and a quantitative model (stock and flow diagram - SFD) were developed. The results of group modeling in this paper lead to the identification of three strategies to increase agility and performance flexibility through the development of revenue sources, development of national and international science and technology parks, development of communications, and the scope of influence and development of specialized institutions, Technology, and communication with industry/market. Manuscript profile -
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227 - Science and Technology Parks and Incubators in Iran: Review
Mahdieh RezaeisadrabadiScience and Technology parks (STPs) and Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) are globally considered as effective centers to achieve development goals and promotion of R&D plans. These centers not only bridge the gap between universities and industry, but also facilita MoreScience and Technology parks (STPs) and Technology Business Incubators (TBIs) are globally considered as effective centers to achieve development goals and promotion of R&D plans. These centers not only bridge the gap between universities and industry, but also facilitate the transfer of technology and knowledge by employing alumni population and accelerate the movement towards knowledge-based economic growth. On the other hand, the possibility of international communication between STPs and TBIs provides a favorable situation for scientific & technological cooperation between them and other similar centers and technology companies. Therefore, providing a comprehensive national picture of the overall situation of the STPs and TBIs in line with the policy making of technology in Islamic Republic of IRAN is important. According to the data collected until the end of July 2018, there are currently 36 STP and 83 TBI under non-STP organizations across five national regions. In this paper, the data collection was carried out via a questionnaire in partnership with the Rooyesh ICT Incubator and the Ministry of Science, research and Technology (MSRT). This study, tries to analyze various aspects of the situation of STPs and TBIs in Iran based on the qualitative standards of the reports published by International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP). Manuscript profile -
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228 - Providing a Model for Evaluating Knowledge Management Systems Using Balanced Scorecard at Pars Khodro Company
Behzad Hasani ٌRocxana FekriThe purpose of this research is to identify and prioritize the criteria of knowledge management systems using BSC. The research method is descriptive-survey and the type of applied developmental research is Friedman and AHP ranking tracking method. Statistical populatio MoreThe purpose of this research is to identify and prioritize the criteria of knowledge management systems using BSC. The research method is descriptive-survey and the type of applied developmental research is Friedman and AHP ranking tracking method. Statistical population included all experts and top managers of Pars Khodro Company (157 people) and sample size was 111 people based on Cochran formula. Data were collected using a questionnaire designed by previous studies and expert opinions. Content validity index (CVR) was used to determine the validity of the questionnaire and Cranach’s alpha coefficient of 0.728 was used to determine its reliability. Data were analyzed using SPSS and EXPERT CHOICE statistical software. The results showed that: BSC's vision is financial, customer, growth and learning and internal processes respectively. From the financial point of view, the CEO's financial knowledge is the highest and avoidance of duplication of costs is the lowest, and from the customer's perspective, the highest priority is to improve the quality of customer service and the customer's least. And change in the system is the least important of the improvements, and lastly, the internal process view has the least degree of effectiveness of the system in achieving the most desirable organizational objectives and document size. Manuscript profile -
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229 - Developing a model for the growth stages of knowledge-based companies
Ghasem Ramezanpour Nargesi Negin Fallah Haghighi Zeinab SharifiNowadays, various knowledge-based companies (KBCs) have been formed in science and technology incubators to commercialize ideas in Iran. If these companies fail to achieve the desired growth, their losses for incubators and the country will be doubled. The purpose of th MoreNowadays, various knowledge-based companies (KBCs) have been formed in science and technology incubators to commercialize ideas in Iran. If these companies fail to achieve the desired growth, their losses for incubators and the country will be doubled. The purpose of the study was to develop a model for the growth of KBCs to determine the indicators of entry into incubators, growth stages of under studied KBCs and also to determine the features of each growth stage. The incubators of IROST and the Science and Technology Park (STP) of Guilan Province were selected as the case of study and a mixed research method was adopted. Data were collected through two instruments including interview and questionnaire. In the qualitative phase, 43 interviews and in the quantitative phase, 75 questionnaires were applied. Data analysis in qualitative and quantitative phases was performed using MAXQDA10 and SPSS25 software, respectively. The results showed that the indicators of entry into incubators were divided into three levels: individual, company and Incubator, so that the indicators of company level and incubator were the most and the least important, respectively. Based on the findings of the growth stages of KBCs, there are 4 stages including "center of prosperity and creativity", "pre-growth or initial growth or research core or technology core", "medium growth or growth or technology unit" and "post-growth or high growth or tenant unit" were identified. The findings of this study can help managers in making their policy in supporting KBCs at different stages of their growth Manuscript profile -
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230 - Methods of Fostering Orphaned Children and Children with Unqualified Parents in Iranian Law
Elaheh MohseniProtecting children at risk is one of the most important issues of child rights under international and regional conventions and domestic laws. The principle accepted in family law is the parent's priority for child custody. However, if the child’s welfare requires, one MoreProtecting children at risk is one of the most important issues of child rights under international and regional conventions and domestic laws. The principle accepted in family law is the parent's priority for child custody. However, if the child’s welfare requires, one way of protecting children with unqualified parent(s) is to keep them in a safe environment outside the family by qualified persons or public or private entities and institutions. In this way, the ultimate goal is to restore parental ability, rebuild family relationships and provide the opportunity for the child to return to the family. This study uses library resources, laws, regulations and interviews with experts and professionals of Behzisti (State welfare organization) and judiciary to try to identify different ways of providing administrative and judicial support to orphaned or abandoned children In order to provide effective guardianship and care for them. According to current laws and regulations, in case of guardianless or neglected child, caring for him/her would be in a family setting and otherwise in a residential child care community. In addition to restoring family competence, the independence of the supported child also terminates the intervention of public institutions to support children and adolescents without effective guardian. Undoubtedly, the successful return of the child to the original family requires a gradual and supervised process as well as eliminating the existing family problems. Manuscript profile -
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231 - Children, Teenagers and Cyberspace: The Impact of Internet Dependence on Intergenerational Rupture
Maryam Sha’ban Seyed Mohammad HosseiniThe aim of this study was to determine the relationship between internet dependence and intergenerational rupture in high school girls; for this purpose, 300 female high school students were selected by random cluster sampling from schools in the sixth district of Tehra MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the relationship between internet dependence and intergenerational rupture in high school girls; for this purpose, 300 female high school students were selected by random cluster sampling from schools in the sixth district of Tehran. The research method was quantitative with a survey research design. "Internet Dependence" and "Parent-Child Relationship Scale" questionnaires were used to collect data. Statistical analysis of this study was performed using Pearson correlation coefficient. The results showed that there is a significant and inverse relationship between internet dependence and parent-child relationship in high school girls. As the Internet dependence increases in this sample, the father-child relationship and the mother-child relationship decrease. In addition, among the components of the father-child relationship, paternal relationship and paternal intimacy, and among the components of the mother-child relationship, positive maternal affection and maternal relationship, there is a significant correlation with internet dependence at the level (P <0.05). Manuscript profile -
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232 - The Relationship between Academic Optimism, and Teacher's Emotional Intelligence with the Student's Academic Achievement
Salman Ghanbarlou Masoud Gholamali Lavasani Javad EjeiThe aim of this study was to invertigate the relationship between academic optimism, and teacher's emotional intelligence with the student's academic achievement in Salmas city. For this reason, a sample consisted of 302 subjects have been selected out of about 613 teac MoreThe aim of this study was to invertigate the relationship between academic optimism, and teacher's emotional intelligence with the student's academic achievement in Salmas city. For this reason, a sample consisted of 302 subjects have been selected out of about 613 teachers in Salmas's educational department by stratified sampling method and completed the Farsi version of the Emotional Intelligence Scale-41 (FEIS-41) and the Teacher’s Academic Optimism Questionnaire. The data were analyzed by stepwise regression analysis and correlation matrix methods. Results indicated that: emotional intelligence and academic optimism have been significant correlation with academic achievement, while teacher,s academic optimism is the stronger predictor for the student,s academic achievement. In the overall sample, trust in parents and students had the greatest role in predicting the student’s academic achievement. Also optimism/mood regulation, a component of emotional intelligence related with student's academic achievement. Manuscript profile -
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233 - The Relationship between Perception of Parental Styles and Resilience: The Mediating Role of Human Agency
Mamak Mahdavi Mazdeh Elahe Hejazi Zahra NaghshThe purpose of this study was to identify the role of human agency in the relationship between perception of parental styles and resilience among adolescents. To fulfill the stated goal, 516 high school students (273 female, 243, male) were selected by means of cluster MoreThe purpose of this study was to identify the role of human agency in the relationship between perception of parental styles and resilience among adolescents. To fulfill the stated goal, 516 high school students (273 female, 243, male) were selected by means of cluster and multi stage sampling. The following measures were given to them to complete a survey consisted of Assessment Human Agency Scale, Perception of Parenting Styles Questionnaire and Resilience Scale. The results of structural equation modeling showed that human agency mediated the relation between perception of parental style and resilience .Human agency with parental style perceived are predicted 63% of variance of resilience. Perception of paternal style and maternal style are predicted the 37% and 31% of variability of human agency. In general, when there was a consistency between mother and father parental style and this style is based on satisfaction of psychological basic needs, adolescence' human agency and resilience raised and increased. Manuscript profile -
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234 - Explaining Academic Burnout on Parent-Child Relationship with Mediating Resiliency and Problem Solving Ability
Khadije Abolmaali Kianoosh Hashemian Aghdas ArabiyanThe purpose of the present research was explaining academic burnout on child- parent relationship pattern( parental styles) with mediating resiliency and problem solving ability among female students in junior high school in Tehran city. Statistical population were fema MoreThe purpose of the present research was explaining academic burnout on child- parent relationship pattern( parental styles) with mediating resiliency and problem solving ability among female students in junior high school in Tehran city. Statistical population were female students in high schools in Tehran city in academic year 2015-2016. Method of research was mixed method-explaining (quantitative- qualitative)in two stages. First stage used correlation method and second stage was qualitative method with descriptive phenomology. In first stage sampling method was multi stages cluster and included 461 female students in high school. In second stage sampling method was burn out purposive method and 10 students were selected. The instruments were: Breso and others Academic Burnout Questionnaire(2007), Bagheris Child-Parent Relationship Questionnaire(1392), Conner and Davidson Resiliency Scale (2003) and Heppner and Peterson,s Problem Solving Ability Inventory(1982) and semi-structural interview were used. In first stage data were analysised by structural equation model and in second stage we used Colaizzi method. The results indicated that the model had a good fitness with the data. Results in qualitative research was congruent with results quantitative research. Manuscript profile -
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235 - Investigating parent-child relationship in predicting gender dysphoria in Transsexual women and men
Mehrdad Kalantari Mohammadreza AbediIntroduction:Parent-child relationship problems are one of the main components of mental disorders. The purpose of this study was to Investigating parent-child relationship in predicting gender dysphoria in transsexual women and men. Materials and Methods:This is a de MoreIntroduction:Parent-child relationship problems are one of the main components of mental disorders. The purpose of this study was to Investigating parent-child relationship in predicting gender dysphoria in transsexual women and men. Materials and Methods:This is a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population included all individuals with gender dysphoria , visiting the Iranian Legal Medicine Organization of Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, from 2014 to 2016, in order to follow legal proceedings for gender reassignment. The participants included 50 women and 50 men with gender dysphoria were selected via convenience sampling, gave informed consent, and questionnaires: Parent –Child Relationship and gender identity disorder. The data were analyzed by Pearson correlation and Simultaneous regression (α = 0/05). Results: Based on the results of regression analysis, the father -child relationship was not able to predict gender dysphoria in transsexual women. However, the Mother -child relationship could predict 21% of gender dysphoria in transsexual women, and the best predictor of gender dysphoria was the role of resentment / role confusion component. The father -child relationship was not able to predict gender dysphoria in transsexual men. But the Mother -child relationship could predict 44% of the variance of gender dysphoria in transsexual men, and the best predictor of gender dysphoria was positive affec and identification. Discussion and Conclusion: According to the findings of this study, the disturbance and troubled relationship between the Parent-child relationship can have a significant role in the incidence of gender dysphoria in transsexual men and women. Manuscript profile -
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236 - The structural model of obsessive-compulsive disorder based on maladaptive perfectionism and Parental psychological control in a nonclinical population
شهرام وکیلی هریس Sholeh Livarjani Naeimeh MohebThe purpose of the current study is investigate the mediating role of Personal maladaptive perfectionism and parental psychological control in the relationship between parental maladaptive perfectionism whit obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), using structural equation MoreThe purpose of the current study is investigate the mediating role of Personal maladaptive perfectionism and parental psychological control in the relationship between parental maladaptive perfectionism whit obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), using structural equation modeling (SEM). The research design is descriptive-correlation study. The participants were 586 students of Islamic Azad University Tabriz Branch, University of Tabriz and Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University in Iran whom were selected using cluster sampling method. Data were gathered by Obsessive Compulsive Inventory Revised (OCI-R), Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS) and Dependency-Oriented and Achievement-Oriented Psychological Control Scale (DAPCS) and were analyzed by SPSS and AMOS V. 24. SEM confirmed the proposed model (χ2 /df = 1.94, RMSEA = 0.04, CFI = 0.97, GFI = 0.96, AGFI = 0.94) and indicated that parental maladaptive perfectionism with Personal maladaptive perfectionism and parental psychological control mediation affects OCD with standard coefficient of 0.47 at a significant at the P˂0.05 level. The findings, supporting the theoretical model, proposes a suitable framework for psychopathology of the disorder that emphasizes Parental maladaptive perfectionism anticipates the obsessive-compulsive disorder through parental psychological control and Personal maladaptive perfectionism. These findings, can be useful in developing etiology, efficacious therapeutic interventions and the prevention for OCD. Manuscript profile -
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237 - The Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation and Mother-child Relationship in Prediction of Psychological Well –Being of Mothers with Intellectual Disabled Children
Zahra Bondar Kakhaki Behnaz Shid Anbarani Mahsa Bameshgi Hamidreza Aghamohammadian SharbafThe purpose of this study was to investigate the role of cognitive emotion regulation and mother-child relationship variables in the prediction of psychological well-being of mothers with intellectual disabled children. This is a descriptive and correlational study. The MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the role of cognitive emotion regulation and mother-child relationship variables in the prediction of psychological well-being of mothers with intellectual disabled children. This is a descriptive and correlational study. The statistical population of this study consisted of all mothers with intellectual disabled children whose children were educated in Mashhad during 97-98 academic year under the exceptional primary education of Mashhad. 150 mothers were selected by accessible sampling method and completed Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-being (RSPWB), Cognitive emotion regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) and Parent-child relationship scale (PCRS) to determine the contribution of each of the variables. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Data were analyzed by SPSS-23 software. According to the findings, there was a significant positive correlation between psychological well-being and adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategy and conversely, there was a significant negative correlation between psychological well-being and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategy. There was also a significant positive correlation between positive parent-child relationship and psychological well-being. The pattern of results indicated that adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategy and positive parent-child relationship have the ability to predict the psychological well-being of mothers with intellectual disabled children. Thus, by the intervention and changing the mother-child relationship and cognitive emotion regulation strategies of the mothers with intellectual disabled children, we can improve and enhance the psychological well-being of these mothers. Manuscript profile -
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238 - Investigating Parent-Child Relationship in Predicting Gender Dysphoria in Transsexual Women and Men
Somaye Rahimi Ahmadabadi Mehrdad Kalantari Mohammadreza Abedi Seyed Morteza Modarres GharaviThe purpose of this study was to Investigat the parent-child relationship in predicting gender dysphoria in transsexual women and men. This is a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population included all individuals with gender dysphoria, visiting the Iran MoreThe purpose of this study was to Investigat the parent-child relationship in predicting gender dysphoria in transsexual women and men. This is a descriptive correlational study. The statistical population included all individuals with gender dysphoria, visiting the Iranian Legal Medicine Organization of Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, from 2014 to 2016, in order to follow legal proceedings for gender reassignment. The participants included 50 women and 50 men with gender dysphoria were selected via convenience sampling, gave informed consent, and Compeleted: Parent–Child Relationship Survey and Gender Identity Disorder Questionnaire. The data was analyzed by Pearson correlation and Simultaneous regression (α=0.50). Based on the results of regression analysis, the father-child relationship was not able to predict gender dysphoria in transsexual women. However, the Mother -child relationship could predict 21% of gender dysphoria in transsexual women, and the best predictor of gender dysphoria was the role of resentment / role confusion component. The father -child relationship was not able to predict gender dysphoria in transsexual men. But the Mother-child relationship could predict 44% of the variance of gender dysphoria in transsexual men, and the best predictor of gender dysphoria was positive affect and identification. According to the findings of this study, the disturbance and troubled relationship between the parent-child relationship can have a significant role in the incidence of gender dysphoria in transsexual men and women. Manuscript profile -
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239 - The Structural Model of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Based on Maladaptive Perfectionism and Parental Psychological Control
Shahram Vakiliheris Sholeh Livarjani Naeimeh MohebThe purpose of the current study is to investigate the mediating role of Personal maladaptive perfectionism and parental psychological control in the relationship between parental maladaptive perfectionism with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), using structural equat MoreThe purpose of the current study is to investigate the mediating role of Personal maladaptive perfectionism and parental psychological control in the relationship between parental maladaptive perfectionism with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), using structural equation modeling (SEM). The research design is descriptive-correlation study. The participants were 586 students of Islamic Azad University, Tabriz Branch, University of Tabriz, and Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University in Iran selected using the cluster sampling method. Data were gathered by Obsessive Compulsive Inventory Revised (OCI-R), Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale (FMPS), and Dependency-Oriented and Achievement-Oriented Psychological Control Scale (DAPCS), and were analyzed by SPSS and AMOS V. 24. SEM confirmed the proposed model (χ2 /df = 1.94, RMSEA = 0.04, CFI = 0.97, GFI = 0.96, AGFI = 0.94) and indicated that parental maladaptive perfectionism with Personal maladaptive perfectionism and parental psychological control mediation affects OCD with standard coefficient of 0.47 (P˂0.05). The findings, supporting the theoretical model, propose a suitable framework for psychopathology of the disorders that emphasize Parental maladaptive perfectionism anticipates the obsessive-compulsive disorder through parental psychological control and Personal maladaptive perfectionism. These findings, can be useful in developing etiology, efficacious therapeutic interventions and preventions for OCD. Manuscript profile -
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240 - Explaining the effect of parents' level of education on the self-concept of high school students based on the mediating role of parent-child relationship quality
Arezoosadat Malaknia Kianoosh Hashemian Khadijeh AbolmaalialhoseyniAbstract The aim of the study was to explain the effect of parents' education on the self-concept of high school students by evaluating the mediating role of the quality of parent-child relationship. The statistical population of high school students was in the academi MoreAbstract The aim of the study was to explain the effect of parents' education on the self-concept of high school students by evaluating the mediating role of the quality of parent-child relationship. The statistical population of high school students was in the academic year of 1996-97 in Tehran. they had. Questionnaire of the Socio-Economic Movement Database (2016) Questionnaire for evaluating the parent-child relationship between Fine, Morland and Schoubel (1983), Self-concept questionnaire Sarasut (1957). Structural equation modeling was used for analysis. The results showed that the overall effect of father's education (P <0.05, β = 0.163) and maternal education (P <0.05, β = 0.270) on children's self-concept is positive and significant. The direct level of paternal education (P <0.01, β = 0.069) is positive and significant on children's self-concept. Also, the effect of paternal-child relationship quality (P <0.01, β = 0.31) and the quality of mother-child relationship - The child (P <0.01, β = 0.163) has a positive and significant effect on the self-concept of the children. Children are positive and significant at the level of 0.01, and the quality of the father-child relationship, unlike the quality of the mother-child relationship, mediates the effect of education on students' self-concept. Manuscript profile -
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241 - The relationship between helicopter parenting and psychological well-being and mental health in emerging adulthood
Mahdi Abdollahzadeh Rafi mohammadreza alishahiThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between helicopter parenting and psychological well-being and mental health in emerging adulthood. Method: The method of the present study was correlation. The research population consisted of all undergraduate s MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between helicopter parenting and psychological well-being and mental health in emerging adulthood. Method: The method of the present study was correlation. The research population consisted of all undergraduate students at Torbat Heydariyeh University, of whom 219 were selected by cluster sampling. In order to collect data, a helicopter parenting questionnaire psychological well-being questionnaire and mental health questionnaire were used. Results: The results showed that there is a significant negative relationship between helicopter parenting with psychological well-being and mental health of students (<0.05p). Conclusion: Helicopter parenting seems to affect students' psychological well-being and mental health by disrupting the normal developmental process in early adulthood. Manuscript profile -
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242 - The Role of Cognitive Emotion Regulation and Mother-Child Relationship in Prediction of Psychological Well-Being of Mothers with Intellectual Disabled Children
Zahra Bondar Kakhaki Nasrin sadat hashemi golestan Behnaz Shid Anbarani Hamidreza Aghamohammadian SharbafThe purpose of this study was to investigate the role of cognitive emotion regulation and mother-child relationship variables in the prediction of psychological well-being of mothers with intellectual disabled children. This is a descriptive and correlational study. The MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the role of cognitive emotion regulation and mother-child relationship variables in the prediction of psychological well-being of mothers with intellectual disabled children. This is a descriptive and correlational study. The statistical population of this study consisted of all mothers with intellectual disabled children whose children were educated in Mashhad during (2019-2020) academic year under the exceptional primary education of Mashhad. 150 mothers were selected by accessible sampling method and completed Ryff’s Scales of Psychological Well-being (RSPWB), Cognitive emotion regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) and Parent-child relationship scale (PCRS) to determine the contribution of each of the variables. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Data were analyzed by SPSS-23 software. According to the findings, there was a significant positive correlation between psychological well-being and adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategy and conversely, there was a significant negative correlation between psychological well-being and maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategy. There was also a significant positive correlation between positive parent-child relationship and psychological well-being. The pattern of results indicated that adaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategy and positive parent-child relationship have the ability to predict the psychological well-being of mothers with intellectual disabled children. Manuscript profile -
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243 - Academic Entitlement in the Relationship between Parental Over-involvement and Counterproductive Academic Child
Mina Mahbod Mahboubeh FouladchangThe aim of this study was to investigate the structural relationship between parental over-involvement and counterproductive academic behavior through academic entitlement. The participants were 451 university students from Shiraz University selected by multistage rando MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the structural relationship between parental over-involvement and counterproductive academic behavior through academic entitlement. The participants were 451 university students from Shiraz University selected by multistage random cluster sampling method. The participants completed three measures: Parental Over-Involvement Scale/ Helicopter Parenting (LeMoyne, & Buchanan, 2011), Academic Entitlement Scale (Chowning & Campbell, 2009), and Counterproductive Student Behavior Scale (Rimkus, 2012). The results indicated that the model had a good fitness with the data. There was a direct effect of parental over-involvement on academic entitlement. Academic entitlement also had a positive direct effect on counterproductive academic behavior. The parental over-involvement had an indirect effect on counterproductive academic behavior through academic entitlement. The results showed that parental over involvement predict academic entitlement and consequently perception of entitlement determine level of counterproductive academic behavior. Manuscript profile -
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244 - Develop an educational package of parental behavior based on the lived experiences with gifted preschool children
jamileh khodadadi Ahmad Abedi mokhtar malekpor amir ghamaraniConsidering the importance of intelligence training, sensitive developmental ages, flexibility of the brain and changing intelligence approaches, The purpose of this study was to develop an educational Package of parental behavior based on the lived experiences of paren MoreConsidering the importance of intelligence training, sensitive developmental ages, flexibility of the brain and changing intelligence approaches, The purpose of this study was to develop an educational Package of parental behavior based on the lived experiences of parents with gifted preschool children. Method: During 2 years and with the help of Tehran-Stanford IQ scale, the intelligence of many children(46 of 497 children) was measured and finally 20 gifted children with IQ above 130 were selected. The families of these children were interviewed, Interviews were recorded and analyzed by using the Kolaizzi method and the main and sub-themes to have a smart child, were identified. Then, by studying various sources and the results of the research, the parenting package was prepared and Presented to seven IQ and child specialists to evaluate the content, formal validity and content validity ratio. The final results indicated 13 main themes and 32 sub-themes with evidence and examples and 13 sessions were designed and approved for Parental Behavior Training Package. According to the approval of this package by experts, the prepared content can be a comprehensive guide for raising the intelligence of children for parents with children under six years old. We hope that these results will be a good gift for the future of the children of Iran. Manuscript profile -
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245 - Predicting Suicidal Thoughts Based on Parental Psychological Control: The Mediating role of Mindfulness
zahra eghdami Mahboubeh FouladchangThe purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between parental psychological control and suicidal ideation. Participants included 375 undergraduate students (204 girls and 171 boys) from Shiraz University who were sel MoreThe purpose of this study was to investigate the mediating role of mindfulness in the relationship between parental psychological control and suicidal ideation. Participants included 375 undergraduate students (204 girls and 171 boys) from Shiraz University who were selected using multistage random cluster sampling. They completed the dependency-oriented and achievement-oriented psychological control scale, five facet mindfulness questionnaire, and beck scale for suicide ideation. Reliability of research instruments was determined by Cronbach's alpha and validity by confirmatory factor analysis and internal consistency. The results of structural equation modeling showed that the proposed model fits well with the data of this study and that parental psychological control negatively predicts the dimensions of mindfulness. The findings also showed that parental psychological control has an indirect effect (through mindfulness) on suicidal thoughts. It is concluded that the parents' induction of shame and guilt in order to achievement or dependency of children can prevent mindfulness and then determine suicidal thoughts. Manuscript profile -
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246 - The mediating role of personal agency in the relationship between parental attachment and ego identity in emerging adulthood.
Elahe Hejazi Nadia Rohani zahra naghshEmerging adulthood as a distinct developmental stage emphasizes on the age range of 18 to 29 years. According to Arnett (2000), this developmental stage only occurs in industrialized countries, but accomplished researches have shown that emerging adulthood also exists i MoreEmerging adulthood as a distinct developmental stage emphasizes on the age range of 18 to 29 years. According to Arnett (2000), this developmental stage only occurs in industrialized countries, but accomplished researches have shown that emerging adulthood also exists in other cultures. According to importance of identity and personal agency and lack of sufficient knowledge of the aspects of this stage in Iran, the purpose of present study is to determine the mediating role of personal agency on the relationship between parental attachment and ego identity in emerging adulthood. In this study, the participants (N=540) were students from one of the universities of Tehran, between 18 to 29. They completed a survey consisted of: IDEA (The Inventory of the Dimensions of Emerging Adulthood), ECR-RS (The Experience in Close Relationships-Relational Structures), Personal Agency and EIPQ (Ego Identity Process Questionnaire). The results of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) showed that personal agency had a mediating role in relationship between parental attachment and ego identity. The model of father and mother has analyzed separately; the results showed that the father attachment had a greater effect on personal agency. Manuscript profile -
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247 - Relationship between the Parthian Kings and the Kayani heroes
mostafa seadatSome investigators are believed that a group of Kayani’s hero are Parthian kings (or princes) who have come to Iranian national stories. The purpose of the present article is investigating whether some of the Parthians changed from king to heroes. The change should be o MoreSome investigators are believed that a group of Kayani’s hero are Parthian kings (or princes) who have come to Iranian national stories. The purpose of the present article is investigating whether some of the Parthians changed from king to heroes. The change should be occurred in the time of Parthians and Sassanids. If the changes had been occurred in the Parthians era, persons who entered the stories, must had a tremendous popularity among the people. These changes should be cause of increase the attractiveness of the stories. In the history, some of the Parthians kings which some investigators have been believed they changed to epic heroes, do not show any courage for the cultural development of the country, their actions are not logical and governed by justice and humanity. These changes cannot be related to the Sasanian era. We do not know any Parthian king and prince who had been so popular that the Sasanians had not succeeded in brushing him out of collective memory. If there was a very popular person, it is unacceptable that the Sassanians have allowed him to enter the national stories. Name is a tool for identifying people. There is no reason why the names of ordinary people with kings and hero cannot be identical, and it is not strange that a name be popular for a long time. Despite the fact that the heroes of the Kayani era can have historical reality, they are not equally to persons of the Parthian period. Manuscript profile -
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248 - A Comparative Study of Khayyami's ThoughtsIn the poems of Mohammad Reza Shafiei Kadkani and Abdul Wahab al-Bayati
ahmad Reza Nazari charvadeh masomeh nazaricharodeh: Hakim Omar Khayyam mathematicians, astronomers and poets called Iran Seljuk period. Although the scientific base Khayyam literary position is superior, But his reputation further by writing quatrains that in today's global reputation. Rubaiyat have been translated in More: Hakim Omar Khayyam mathematicians, astronomers and poets called Iran Seljuk period. Although the scientific base Khayyam literary position is superior, But his reputation further by writing quatrains that in today's global reputation. Rubaiyat have been translated into many languages, living And an English translation by Edward Fitzgerald in 1859 AD. Has brought her fame in the West. Rubaiyat impact on world literature, he has become a symbol of the philosophy of the East and poet intellectuals popular. Although exact numbers are not known Rubaiyat today, but the influence of Persian poetry of Khayyam was so profound that researchers called the situation "the idea Khayyami" trend. Khayyam thought that themes like Seizing the opportunity, Khvshbashy and Randy philosophical astonishment and perplexity to the mystery of existence, emphasizing the short and the passing of time and regret it, and will take refuge in forgetfulness Badە in contemporary Persian poetry and Arabic is clear. In the present study, the philosophical ideas in poetry Abdul Wahhab al-Bayati, love poet Omar Khayyam, look, it's the thought of Khayyam's poetry Mohammad Reza Shafi'i Kadkani that in terms of similarities and a lot to do with al-Bayati, have been compared. The results of this study the comparative approach and interpret the content of the poet's works have been carried out show that Khayyam is less than the depth of thought, both poet and understanding of the thinking of the philosophical al-Bayati Shafi'I preferred kadkani. Manuscript profile -
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249 - The Sociological Study of the Implications of Cultural the Apartments Life in Iran (Stressing Tehran)
Coincide with the development of modern urban life and to bring one's own culture in community life, culture and traditional life has undergone many change and evolution in come. Development of appartement,s life as an important symbols and indication of new urban life MoreCoincide with the development of modern urban life and to bring one's own culture in community life, culture and traditional life has undergone many change and evolution in come. Development of appartement,s life as an important symbols and indication of new urban life, with its cultural implications of intentionally or unintentionally income a lot. This may suggest a positive from the perspective of us or not, but what is definite this kind of life, a lot of impact in the sphere of the culture of the people's lives from the apartment, sometimes accepted by some segments of society is also. This research sought to explain the cultural implications of community life apartment life. In part of theoretical basics, the most important principles of the different schools of scholars studied sociology. In this study, the method of collection, and the questionnaire using the likert range has been formulated, is used. For the analysis of the findings as well as SPSS software was used Manuscript profile -
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250 - Organizational Entrepreneurship and its Role in Resistance Economy Using Factorial Analysis and Structural Equations
According to the significant and increasing role of knowledge in economy, business, and managerial processes, studying organizational entrepreneurship and its role on resistance economy and its measurement are getting increasingly important. Realizing the supreme leader MoreAccording to the significant and increasing role of knowledge in economy, business, and managerial processes, studying organizational entrepreneurship and its role on resistance economy and its measurement are getting increasingly important. Realizing the supreme leader’s orders, considering the special political and economic conditions and unjust sanctions as well as avoiding mono-product economy, this paper aims at studying organizational entrepreneurship and its role on resistance economy in a reliable manufacturer in Semnan province. The research goal is applied and the gathering method is descriptive-correlational. Gathering the data, a researcher-made questionnaire was used and in analyzing them, Lisrer software and structural equations were used. In this regard, 21 factors as indices of organizational entrepreneurship were formed from the views of experts and the research design. The findings show that restorative economy with 0.78 has the most influence in this model and focusing on the internal manpower, risk-taking and use management have been the most effective indices in the model Manuscript profile -
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251 - Investigating Economic Sectors Comparative Advantage of Oil Rich Areas Using Regional Input-Output Table: A Case Study of West Karun Region
Mohammadreza Lotfalipour Malihe Ashena Farhad TarahomiIn recent years there has been a significant challenge to the development of oil rich areas, regarding the oil industry's activity in these areas and the expectations of people, as well as the impacts of the economic and oil sectors. Specifying the key economic sectors MoreIn recent years there has been a significant challenge to the development of oil rich areas, regarding the oil industry's activity in these areas and the expectations of people, as well as the impacts of the economic and oil sectors. Specifying the key economic sectors in Khuzestan's oil-rich areas and identifying investment priorities will encourage the region's economic development goals. Therefore, in this study, using regional input- output table, priority activities of studied area are identified based on the comparative advantage. Based on the results, agriculture and industry are the leading sectors with the most forward and backward links with other economic sectors. Whereas according to the comparative advantage index, the agricultural sector and some subdivisions of the service sector have comparative advantage. As the private sector is more focused on fast return activities, its fields of activity is more directed to agricultural and service activities. In the short run, therefore, the economic benefits of the area can be maintained by the completion of agricultural infrastructure and the development of related industries, and the development of public and social services infrastructure; So, economic development and employment can be increased. Also, in the long run where it is possible to invest, the industry sector can be considered as an important part of the economic development of the area. Manuscript profile -
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252 - Comparative Comparison of Urban Management Model in Iran, Turkey, Malaysia and South Korea with Emphasis on Urban Management Challenges in Iran
ehsan heidarzadeh mojtaba arasteh javad rahmaniUrban management in Iran is not interconnected with urban planning. Unfortunately, in our country, most urban management measures have been taken from above and out, which now require a move from the bottom and from within to solve the challenges. The urban management m MoreUrban management in Iran is not interconnected with urban planning. Unfortunately, in our country, most urban management measures have been taken from above and out, which now require a move from the bottom and from within to solve the challenges. The urban management model, the country's major political system and national laws have a significant impact on the type of local government and the power of urban management institutions. Accordingly, in this study, the two countries of Turkey and Malaysia were chosen because of the cultural, religious, political, and the South Korean proximity due to the convergence of the beginning of national development and the type of political system of the same type. With regard to the comparative comparison, the main goal of urban management in these countries is to carry out urban affairs with maximum democracy by creating citizen participation both in the dimension of choice and then in monitoring. Urban management in Iran is not autonomous and can not be answered in the current state of affairs. Urban issues. Therefore, a model for city affairs in Iran should be guaranteed to guarantee the independence of the city administration from the field of management and macro power, creating civil institutions and encouraging popular participation, and ultimately preventing the creation of the power of political parties at national level in the field of management Became a city. Manuscript profile -
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253 - The Relation between Rural Woman 's Trust in MENARID Projects and their Participation in Future Empowerment Projects: Experience of Kermashah Province
shahpar geravandi Susan NoorbakhshPrevious experience in development project and trust their building has always played a major role in local people's participation in future rural development projects. Nevertheless, planners and policy makers often neglect such experiences and implement development pro MorePrevious experience in development project and trust their building has always played a major role in local people's participation in future rural development projects. Nevertheless, planners and policy makers often neglect such experiences and implement development programs in areas with negative experience. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to test the hypothesis of a significant relationship between rural woman's trust in MENARID projects and their participation in future empowerment projects in Kermanshah Provinc. For this purpose, a descriptive cross-sectional descriptive survey method was used and information was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. The study population was women involved in the Menarid Project (N = 270), 160 of whom were studied using simple random sampling. In this study, simple linear regression coefficient using SPSS statistical software was used to analyze the data. According to the findings, the Menarid project has been able to build moderate to high trust in rural women. The results of Pearson correlation between the two variables of trust and participation indicate that the two variables have a positive and significant correlation and 54% of the changes in the dependent variable of participation in future empowerment projects are explained by trust in previous projects. Finally, suggestions were made to planners and officials. Manuscript profile -
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254 - A Comparative Approach to Epistemological Sources: From Hillah School (Ibn Abi Jumhur Ihsa’ei) to Isfahan School (Mulla Sadra)
Reza Rezazadeh Somayyeh MonfaredIbn Abi Jumhur Ihsa’ei (838 AH) adopted a comparative approach under the influence of Hillah philosophical-kalami school in order to reconcile kalam (Mu‘tazilite and Ash‘arite), philosophy (Peripatetic and Illuminationist), and Sufism. In this way, he created a distinct MoreIbn Abi Jumhur Ihsa’ei (838 AH) adopted a comparative approach under the influence of Hillah philosophical-kalami school in order to reconcile kalam (Mu‘tazilite and Ash‘arite), philosophy (Peripatetic and Illuminationist), and Sufism. In this way, he created a distinct methodology which, after about two centuries, joined the philosophical school of Isfahan. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the similarities and differences between the achievements of three epistemological sources, namely, the intellect, unveiling and revelation, at the heart of the Shi‘ite rational philosophical trends, on the one hand, and the extension of this endeavor to the school of Isfahan (with an explicit emphasis on Sadrian philosophy), on the other hand. In doing so, the authors have initially tried to examine the roles of revelation, heart, and intellect as three important sources in Ihsa’ei’s epistemology and, ultimately, have a brief and comparative study of such roles in Sadrian philosophy. Manuscript profile -
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255 - Historical Development of Approaches to the Problem of Essential Accidents: From Mulla Sadra to Muhaqqiq Rashti
Moosa MalayeriThe present paper deals with one of the most important and complicated epistemological problems targeted by Muslim philosophers, that is, determining the referents and realm of essential accidents. The main question here is whether accidents are considered to be essenti MoreThe present paper deals with one of the most important and complicated epistemological problems targeted by Muslim philosophers, that is, determining the referents and realm of essential accidents. The main question here is whether accidents are considered to be essential through the more particular. In this historical study, the writer examines the development of the various theories regarding this problem over three centuries (1050-1312 AH) and then reports and evaluates the solutions suggested by four of the most prominent theoreticians of this historical period. To this end, he initially explores Mulla Sadra’s solution, which is based on the necessity of distinguishing between particular accidents and accidents through the more particular. Then he discusses the view of Hossein Khwansari, who, after criticizing Mulla Sadra’s theory and acknowledging its weakness in solving the problem, presents his own theory of juristic preference and consensus in determining territories and setting boundaries between sciences. Later the writer deals with the views of Mulla Mehdi Naraqi, who accepts a part of Mulla Sadra’s theory but solves some parts of the problem using a different method. Naraqi’s method necessitates the screening of sciences and extracting some problems from the domains of related sciences. Finally, the writer focuses on the last character of this period, Mirza Habibullah Rashti. He was a capable fundamentalist who enriched this discussion more than ever before in the light of his own profound insight and increased the accuracy of the technical language used to describe the problem. Although he benefitted from the words of other thinkers, he did not accept the solution of any of the preceding philosophers in its totality. He believed that the scholars working in each field are allowed to discuss the related scientific problems within the borderlines of their own knowledge as long as no specific sciences have been devised for investigating them. This view, as explained in the body of the paper, is quite compatible with the apriori-historical approach to the development of various disciplines. Manuscript profile -
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256 - A Comparative Analysis of Heraclitus’ Flux, Parmenides’ Stability, and Plato’s Ideas
Reza Bazeli Mahdi MonfaredThe issue of ontology and the problem of authentic and unauthentic types of being have always been debated by philosophers since the time of ancient Greece until now. Among Greek philosophers, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and Plato enjoy particular significance because of th MoreThe issue of ontology and the problem of authentic and unauthentic types of being have always been debated by philosophers since the time of ancient Greece until now. Among Greek philosophers, Heraclitus, Parmenides, and Plato enjoy particular significance because of their particular theories. Heraclitus believed in flux and everlasting change of things and denied stability in being. By contrast, Parmenides denied change and believed in stability and unchangability in being. These two opposite theories were later reformulated in Plato’s theory of Ideas. He developed his particular theory by benefitting from these two theories and employed Heraclitus’ continuous flux in the world of sensibles and Parmenides’ stability of being in the world of Ideas. The present paper comparatively examines the problem of existence from the viewpoint of these three philosophers in order to clarify Plato’s agreement with his two predecessors. A comparison of the ontological views of these three Greek philosophers revealed that Parmenides’ theory of stability (way of truth) and Heraclitus’ theory of unity can be matched with Plato’s world of Ideas. Moreover, the writers conclude that Heraclitus’ theory of flux and Parmenides’ ways of inquiry are compatible with Plato’s world of sensibles. Manuscript profile -
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257 - Heidegger’s Interpretation of Anaximander’s Arche, Participation, and Time
Ghasem Purhassan Mehrdad AhmadiHeidegger believed that a metaphysical conceptualization of the relationship between identity and difference is not original and maintained that such negligence is rooted in the fact that metaphysics has forgotten “difference as such” as pure unfoldedness. In his view, MoreHeidegger believed that a metaphysical conceptualization of the relationship between identity and difference is not original and maintained that such negligence is rooted in the fact that metaphysics has forgotten “difference as such” as pure unfoldedness. In his view, the Greeks had a clearer image of the above-mentioned relationship. In his interpretation of Anaximander’s view, Heidegger demonstrates that, while viewing all being as a whole, Anaximander does not ignore the differences among them. Based on Heidegger’s interpretation, through introducing apeiron and time as two fundamental elements, Anaximander managed to have an early encounter with the relationship between identity and difference. Heidegger called this relationship “participation” and maintained that this concept can lead one to fundamental difference. This is because, unlike metaphysical theories, it does not depend on external elements, upon which correlation relies; rather, it depends on the being of beings. Apeiron and time open the door to a pure space in the unfoldedness of which beings find their essence and, at the same time, depend so much on each other that the whole is created based on their mutual relation. Manuscript profile -
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258 - A Study of the Fundamental Principles and Elements of Comparative Philosophy in Izutsu’s Philosophy
Hamidreza Eskandari Ghasem PurhassanDue to the dominance of the theory of analogy and Henry Corbin’s phenomenological approach, comparative philosophy has not yet been properly explored. In Iran, no reference has ever been made to Toshihiko Izutsu and his meta-historical theory, and no study has ever been MoreDue to the dominance of the theory of analogy and Henry Corbin’s phenomenological approach, comparative philosophy has not yet been properly explored. In Iran, no reference has ever been made to Toshihiko Izutsu and his meta-historical theory, and no study has ever been conducted in this regard. Izutsu’s meta-historical view is a fundamental departure from Paul Masson-Oursel’s approach and even historicism. However, it is considered to be an innovative view which demands more accurate deliberation. Accordingly, the present study was conducted to explore the elements and fundamental principles of comparative philosophy in Izutsu’s thoughts. In doing so, the authors have examined the importance and place of Izutsu in comparative philosophy, the nature of comparative philosophy, the necessity and possibility of comparative philosophy, and Europe-centeredness in Izutsu’s philosophy. They aim to clarify how one can discover the necessity and possibility of comparative philosophy based on his principles and, at the same time, remain immune against the criticisms advanced against other comparative philosophical approaches. Manuscript profile -
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259 - A Critical Analysis of Henry Corbin’s Thoughts on the Comparison of Suhrawardī’s Philosophy with Greek Philosophy
Hasan Seyedarab seyedali Alamolhoda Alireza parsa Akhlaghi MarzieHenry Corbin is a western commentator of Suhrawardī’s Illuminationist philosophy. His thoughts in relation to interpreting this philosophy are based on t’awīl (hermeneutics), phenomenology, metahistory, and comparative philosophy. The present paper is the first attempt MoreHenry Corbin is a western commentator of Suhrawardī’s Illuminationist philosophy. His thoughts in relation to interpreting this philosophy are based on t’awīl (hermeneutics), phenomenology, metahistory, and comparative philosophy. The present paper is the first attempt at addressing this subject, and it is intended to critically investigate Corbin’s thoughts regarding the comparison of Suhrawardī’s philosophy with those of Plato, Aristotle, and neo-Platonists. Here, the authors have explored Suhrawardī’s innovative ideas so that the differences between them and the thoughts of the above-mentioned philosophers are disclosed. They have also presented a general critique of Corbin’s methodology and its defects in the conclusion. Comparative philosophy, which is sometimes called intercultural philosophy, requires philosophers to deal with various cultural, linguistic, and philosophical trends with an emphasis on the fundamental principles underlying the philosophers’ thoughts and to study the differences and similarities among their views. In Corbin’s view, comparative philosophy has functioned as the gateway of the correct perception of philosophical thoughts in the history of philosophy, and that is why he has compared Illuminationist philosophy with the philosophical views of Plato and Aristotle. He believes that Suhrawardī’s philosophy has been derived from Plato’s views, which seems to have its roots in his idea that the origin of philosophy is Greece. Corbin considers him as the Plato of the world of Islam; however, he ignores Suhrawardī’s innovations, the differences between his philosophy and that of Plato, and his criticism of Aristotle. Manuscript profile -
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260 - The Problem of Essential Oneness and its Relationship with the Representativeness of the Unity of Concept Based on the Unity of Referent
Seyyed Majid MirdamadiIn this paper, while demonstrating the representativeness of the concept of the one based on the single referent and rejecting the possibility of abstracting the single concept from multiple referents, the writer refutes Ibn Kamuneh’s paradox regarding the argument of t MoreIn this paper, while demonstrating the representativeness of the concept of the one based on the single referent and rejecting the possibility of abstracting the single concept from multiple referents, the writer refutes Ibn Kamuneh’s paradox regarding the argument of the oneness of the Divine Essence and explains the essential unity of Almighty Truth. His paradox holds true based on the principiality and heterogeneity of existences and the principiality of quiddity; however, it is refuted based on the principiality and particular gradation of existence. This study was carried out following the descriptive-analytic method and a critical approach. Its most important conclusions include: 1) Concept and referent are essentially one; 2) Abstracting a single concept from multiple referents in terms of multiplicity is impossible; 3) Common truth is the origin of abstracting a single concept; 4) The unity of concept represents the unity of the referent; 5) Attributing the title of the necessity of existence to its truth is the same as attributing an essential entity to the essential thing, and the concept of the necessity of existence is derived from the innermost of the necessary existence without a determining and causal mode; 6) Ibn Kamuneh’s paradox regarding the argument of the Oneness of the Necessary being is rejected based on the impossibility of deriving a single concept from multiple referents, and 7) If the Necessary Being is considered to be pure existence or simple, no objection will be leveled. Manuscript profile -
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261 - The Relationship between Existence and Quiddity in the Transcendent Philosophy
Maqsud MohammadiThe kind of the relationship between existence and quiddity in the Transcendent Philosophy has been propounded in the discussions on the principiality of existence and the mentally-posited nature of quiddity. Mulla Sadra has explained this relationship in two ways. On t MoreThe kind of the relationship between existence and quiddity in the Transcendent Philosophy has been propounded in the discussions on the principiality of existence and the mentally-posited nature of quiddity. Mulla Sadra has explained this relationship in two ways. On the one hand, he argues that existence is originally and essentially realized, and quiddity is realized by accident and through the mediation of existence, with which it is eventually united. On the other hand, he believes that it is only “existence” which is objectively realized, and quiddity never steps into the realm of existence and is merely a mentally-posited affair which the intellect abstracts from existence. These two apparently different interpretations seem to have created a confusion among the researchers in this field. That is why some of them have accused him of contradiction, and some others have tried to justify this contradiction in a way. However, a reference to Mulla Sadra’s collection of works makes it clear that these two interpretations are not contradictory. When he states that existence and quiddity are realized by essence and by accident, respectively, he is referring to the nature of the existent, and when he negates the existence and realization of quiddity, he is referring to quiddity in separation from existence. In this paper, the writer has tried to clarify this point by reference to the works of Mulla Sadra himself. Manuscript profile -
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262 - An Analysis and Evaluation of the Principles and Arguments of the Particular Gradation of Being
Esmat Hemmaty Esmat HemmatyThe particular gradation of the reality of being is one of the important bases of the Transcendent Philosophy. After proving it, Mulla Sadra demonstrated and explained some other problems such as the unity of being in its multiplicity, the trans-substantial motion, the MoreThe particular gradation of the reality of being is one of the important bases of the Transcendent Philosophy. After proving it, Mulla Sadra demonstrated and explained some other problems such as the unity of being in its multiplicity, the trans-substantial motion, the argument of the righteous, and some other peripheral problems based on this principle. Early logicians and philosophers had accepted the conceptual unity of being in the sense that the concept of being is predicated on dissimilar referents, and that the referents of being differ from each other in terms of priority and posteriority, strength and weakness, quantity, and precedence and succession. Mulla Sadra proved that the reality of being, in its unity and essence, is the origin of all effects including these graded differences. Accordingly, being is a graded reality one grade of which is the Necessary Being, and the other grades of which, from the first emanated to the hyle, are the individuals and grades of the same reality. The present paper explores the historical background of the discussion of gradation as viewed by Ibn Sina and Suhrawardi. In doing so, through a brief examination of the arguments of each of these two philosophers, it focuses on Mulla Sadra’s judgment between them and then inquires into the basic principles of the discussion of gradation, that is, univocality and principiality of existence, and examines Mulla Sadra’s arguments for the demonstration of gradation. Finally, based on a rational and analytic defense of the standpoint of the Transcendent Philosophy in this regard, the authors have tried to respond to some of the objections to Mulla Sadra’s principles and arguments in relation to the gradation of being. Manuscript profile -
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263 - Transformation of the Problem of “the Universal and the Particular” in Mulla Sadra’s Philosophy of Principiality of Existence
Mohammad HosseinzadehOne of the logical discussions which undergoes serious changes by accepting the principiality of existence is the problem of “the universal and the particular”. In the light of the principiality of existence and its ramifications, Mulla Sadra transformed the theory of a MoreOne of the logical discussions which undergoes serious changes by accepting the principiality of existence is the problem of “the universal and the particular”. In the light of the principiality of existence and its ramifications, Mulla Sadra transformed the theory of all philosophers in this regard and reconstructed this problem in accordance to the principles of his own ontological philosophy. In his view, the criterion for universality is the intellectual existence, and the criterion for particularity is the particular, physical, and ideal existence. The known has to be abstracted from the particular, physical, and ideal existence in order to reach the level of universality. This abstraction is a truth different from the superficial abstract of other philosophers and can be called “promotional abstraction”. Mulla Sadra believes that the famous problem of the “gathering of universality and particularity” cannot be resolved based on the principles of other philosophers, whereas it is possible to do so on the basis of his philosophy. Moreover, he maintains that commonality means the ontological relation of an intellectual existent to individuals and not the potential presence of quiddity in them. Manuscript profile -
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264 - Mulla Sadra: From General Gradation to Particular Oneness
Abdolali Shokr Morteza HamediThe term “gradation” was used first in logical discussions. Later some thinkers such as Ibn Sina and Suhrawardi employed it in the realm of philosophy as well. A study of the collection of Ibn Sina’s works indicates that he only treaded on the path of general gradation. MoreThe term “gradation” was used first in logical discussions. Later some thinkers such as Ibn Sina and Suhrawardi employed it in the realm of philosophy as well. A study of the collection of Ibn Sina’s works indicates that he only treaded on the path of general gradation. Suhrawardi, who paved the way for particular gradation in Mulla Sadra’s philosophy, considered existence to be mentally-posited. Thus he turned to gradation in essence and quiddity; a theory which was not accepted by Mulla Sadra and Peripatetic philosophers. If principiality, unity, and gradation of existence constitute the three main pillars of the Transcendent Philosophy, particular gradation and particularly particular gradation complete the Sadrian school of philosophy and signify the peak of its excellence. Mulla Sadra initially proposed particular gradation in order to reject general gradation and the theory of the difference of beings. Then he tried to provide a new interpretation for it in comparison to the Illuminationist particular gradation. While rejecting this kind of gradation and through being inspired by gnostic thoughts and the revealed Qur’anic verses, he introduced a particularly particular gradation to justify the multiplicity of existents and provide a new interpretation of oneness which is in line with gnostic oneness. Manuscript profile -
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265 - Particular Gradation of Being in the View of Aqa Ali Mudarres and its Difference from other Kinds of Particular Gradation
Seyyed Shahriyar Kamali SabziwariIn the Transcendent Philosophy, the basis of particular gradation is the return of the shared element to the distinguishing factor. This is a general rule and criterion for particular gradation, based on which at least three types of such gradation can be defined. In th MoreIn the Transcendent Philosophy, the basis of particular gradation is the return of the shared element to the distinguishing factor. This is a general rule and criterion for particular gradation, based on which at least three types of such gradation can be defined. In the first type, plurality dominates oneness so that all beings and plural things in the world merely share the aspect of being in existence. In the next type, oneness dominates plurality so that all the multiple beings of the world comprise the stages of a single being. The third type of particular gradation is midway between the other two types. Based on the particular gradation discussed by Aqa Ali Mudarres in the book of Bidayah al-hikam, oneness dominates plurality among possible multiple beings because all of them comprise the different grades of a single and absolute being. However, between the Almighty Necessary and the collection of possible multiple things, it is plurality which dominates oneness. Manuscript profile -
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266 - Limitation of the Modes of Propositions to Necessity and Possibility
Ahmad AhmadiOne of the accurate and profound discussions in logic pertains to the problem of modality in propositions. In the common books of logic, the definition of modality begins with the concepts of necessity, possibility, and impossibility and is later extended to perpetuity, MoreOne of the accurate and profound discussions in logic pertains to the problem of modality in propositions. In the common books of logic, the definition of modality begins with the concepts of necessity, possibility, and impossibility and is later extended to perpetuity, eternity, activity, and temporality. Some logicians have referred to a maximum of 28 modes. Nevertheless, Kant maintains that the modes of propositions are only limited to possibility and impossibility, existence (actuality or in actuality) and non-existence, and necessity and contingency. In this paper, given the author’s epistemological stance, he argues that the modes of propositions are merely limited to necessity and possibility. This is because a proposition is either affirmative, with a necessity mode, or negative, again with a necessity mode. The former is called a “necessary proposition” and the latter an “impossible proposition”. In fact, it is the structures of affirmation and negation which are different from each other; otherwise, both share the same necessity mode. The mode of possibility is also related to the mind’s hesitation regarding the quality of the relationship between the predicate and the subject. If enough care is not exercised in extracting the predicate from the subject, or if the product of this process is manipulated, possibility will arise. Manuscript profile -
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267 - Seyyed Hayadr Amuli’s Response to the Paradox of Non-Existence and Affirmation of the Loci of Manifestations in the Hadith of Truth
Mohsen Habibi Ali YazdaniThe “Hadith of Truth”, which Kumayl has narrated from Imam Ali (a), contains some sublime points, and on which some prominent figures such as Seyyed Haydar Amuli have written commentaries. When commenting on the first part of the hadith, “al-haqiqah …”, Amuli mentions t MoreThe “Hadith of Truth”, which Kumayl has narrated from Imam Ali (a), contains some sublime points, and on which some prominent figures such as Seyyed Haydar Amuli have written commentaries. When commenting on the first part of the hadith, “al-haqiqah …”, Amuli mentions that, according to this hadith, Almighty Truth is manifested in the forms of the loci of manifestations, which are, nevertheless, non-existent. This statement appears paradoxical and, thus, Seyyed Haydar has tried to resolve it. In his view, manifestations and entities are fixed in their non-existence and appear in the name of “divine light”, which is the same existence of Almighty Truth. They are permanently in non-existence, and it is, in fact, the name of the divinely manifested that grants them existence at each moment. Otherwise, if they enjoy continuous existence, granting existence to them would mean the attainment of what they have already attained. In response to this paradoxical affair, Amuli benefits from the allegory of the sea and the wave. He explains that the sea appears in the form of the wave; hence, the wave exists in one respect and does not exist in another one. In this way, Seyyed Haydar tries to remove the paradox involved in the first section of the hadith. Manuscript profile -
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268 - The Criteria for the Separation of the Truth from Mentally-Posited Values Based on ‘Allāmah Ṭabāṭabā’ī’s Works
Hossein FarzanehHuman perceptions can be divided into two real and mentally-posited groups, each with their own specific features and principles. The inappropriate combination of these two perceptions has resulted in some mistakes on the part of thinkers and, sometimes, has even result MoreHuman perceptions can be divided into two real and mentally-posited groups, each with their own specific features and principles. The inappropriate combination of these two perceptions has resulted in some mistakes on the part of thinkers and, sometimes, has even resulted in doubting the basic principles of intellection. This incorrect combination is rooted in the lack of a clear criterion for the separation of these two types of perception. In his quest for the parameters of the separation of the truth from mentally-posited entities in ‘Allāmah Ṭabāṭabā’ī’s works, the author has proposed six criteria in this paper and then analyzed and criticized them. Finally, he concludes that although none of the mentioned parameters can be an absolute criterion by itself for the separation of real and mentally-posited perceptions from each other, the collection of the assumptions originating in the simultaneous use of a combination of such criteria could create a high confidence level regarding this necessary separation. Manuscript profile -
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269 - A Critical Study of Ibn Sīnā’s Arguments on the Materialism of Particular Perceptive Experience with an Emphasis on the Problem of “Explanatory Gap”
Ahmad Va’ezi Mehdi KarimiBy doubting the materiality of perceptions based on the problem of explanatory gap, a rational basis is provided for criticizing Ibn Sīnā’s arguments regarding the impossibility of the immateriality of particular perceptions, the demonstration of possibility, and also t MoreBy doubting the materiality of perceptions based on the problem of explanatory gap, a rational basis is provided for criticizing Ibn Sīnā’s arguments regarding the impossibility of the immateriality of particular perceptions, the demonstration of possibility, and also the necessity of the immateriality of different types of perception. The material interpretation of particular perceptions – whether sensory or imaginal – is among Ibn Sīnā’s views in the ontology of perception. Through providing some arguments on the impossibility of the immateriality of particular perceptive experiences, he believes that the only possible state with respect to such experiences is their immateriality. On the other hand, hypothesizing the existence of a possible world in which a metaphysical state such as pain can be imagined in the absence of a neural process makes the distinction between mental state and neural process possible. This explanatory gap between them makes the immateriality of perception possible through negating the identity of these two phenomena. Given the distinction between physical and metaphysical states and the necessity of the immateriality of perception based on various philosophical arguments, the materiality of particular perception is debatable. Therefore, Mullā Ṣadrā’s idea of the immateriality of sensory and imaginal perception, similar to rational perceptions, presents a more comprehensive explanation of perception and the soul. This paper focus on a study of the whatness and ontology of particular perceptions, the discussion of which is subcategorized under the problem of the soul-body relation in the process of perception. Manuscript profile -
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270 - Introduction of a Robust Model in Order to Select Suppliers in Supply Chain: An Integration of AHP-Bull’s Eye-PAF Approach
علی بنیادی نایینی mohammad hasan kamfirooziNowadays in the markets competitive atmosphere, the companies aren’t able to provide their needs. So they prefer to use supply chain. Selecting the suppliers is introduced as a multi attribute decision making (MADM) problem. The current paper tries to solve this problem MoreNowadays in the markets competitive atmosphere, the companies aren’t able to provide their needs. So they prefer to use supply chain. Selecting the suppliers is introduced as a multi attribute decision making (MADM) problem. The current paper tries to solve this problem based on three parameter interval grey numbers. So, within use of AHP-Bull’s eye integration weighting method, this paper wants to weigh attributes and ranks alternatives by PAF (Projection Attribute Function) method. at the end, in order to show the ability of this method, the robustness of this method is tested in front of SAW method (that is one of the celebrated method). Manuscript profile -
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271 - How to deal with “ Management of Mind Change” under the Modernisationsparadigm in the Globalizationsspace
محمد رضا مشایخBackground and objective: The result of “global paradigm shift” is birth of new minds and naturally the emersion of a newly global human world – Class society. Paradigm shifts originate from the change of 9 fold paradigm components (Theology, ontology, anthropology, ep MoreBackground and objective: The result of “global paradigm shift” is birth of new minds and naturally the emersion of a newly global human world – Class society. Paradigm shifts originate from the change of 9 fold paradigm components (Theology, ontology, anthropology, epistemology, axiology, methodology, deontology, practicism, eventualism). Paradigm shifts are among the most important methods of making fundamental changes in the society. These changes take place in “Background”, “Contents”, and “structure” of the mind. Thus by subtilization and manipulation of " Management of Mind Change “ and using soft tools and soft technology, it is possible to humanize, socialize, civilize, systemize, globalize and lead mankind and societies to desired objectives. In other words, the world is constantly giving birth to new mentalities and interactions; confrontations and dispute of conceptual models in the concrete world. Research methodology and Findings: In this study with the presentation of globalization in modernism and a comparative study of postmodern and divine globalization, the portrait of a postmodern and divine man is extracted in humanist and divine paradigms and it is contemplated and judged by scholars. The type of qualitative research is based on analytical-descriptive study with using comparative text examination and post analysis of collected data libraries. The final result of the study is that mental imperialism attempts to change the constituents of the paradigm overwhelming the mentalities of the target societyin Kurt Lewin’s three step transformation process “Unfreezing-transition-freezing” and comparing it with Dusterandobill’s model (1997) in which the beginning chain of this processis triggering stream of consciousness in minds of scientists, strategists, professors and intellectuals of the subject society Conclusion: According to Imam Ali (AS) in sermon 27 of the noble NahjulBalagahe “No one will be degraded and despicable unless one who has fought against the foe in his homeland” and also based on Imam Khomeini’s order regarding the exportion of “spirituality & revolution” instead of mere defense in homeland, the necessity of soft invasion, adaption of the universal doctrine for soft war in mental peculiarities in enemy’s land in order to prepare the global atmosphere for the emersion of the world’s savior (Aj) has appeared so as to prevent the intrusion of “humanist anti-values” in the public mentality of divine societies and to stop the gradual transition of mental, cultural, values, identity, philosophical, behavioral, and structural models of the Islamic societies in order for the free people of the world such as Muslims and Islamic society not to be compromised by the cultural invasion of the hegemonic system. . Manuscript profile -
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272 - Strategic analysis of citizen satisfaction with service quality of Shiraz҆ urban parks by using multi criteria satisfaction analysis
The purpose of this research is to use of multi criteria satisfaction method for segment analysis citizen satisfaction with service quality of urban parks of Shiraz. The statistical population consists of all citizens that visiting urban parks of Shiraz and sample size MoreThe purpose of this research is to use of multi criteria satisfaction method for segment analysis citizen satisfaction with service quality of urban parks of Shiraz. The statistical population consists of all citizens that visiting urban parks of Shiraz and sample size is 384. Method of sampling is stratified random sampling method. The researcher-made questionnaire was used to measure the variables of study. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined using Cronbach’s alpha test (α=0.91). The face validity and factor analysis was considered as validity of research. The result showed that dimension of citizen satisfaction with service quality of Shiraz҆ urban parks are Aesthetic and visual aspects, Park amenities, facilities and services, Physical health and safety of park, Social and psychological safety and Dynamic management of the park. Also the most satisfaction level in related to Jannat park and the least satisfaction level in related to Koohpayeh. In other hand, action diagrams indicated municipal of Shiraz almost in all of satisfaction criteria has low performance those requiring immediate improvement efforts for removing these weak points. Manuscript profile -
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273 - Develop a business model with a focus on central enterprise in a collaboration network
The development of networked organizations usually done by a focal firm (the mother). For this purpose, the focal firm as the main center of network must implement her strategies with an action plan. Significance of business model in a network is important as many exper MoreThe development of networked organizations usually done by a focal firm (the mother). For this purpose, the focal firm as the main center of network must implement her strategies with an action plan. Significance of business model in a network is important as many experts realize business model as an engine for network base strategy. In the present study, we look at the subject of collaboration networks , to review, identify and prioritize the role of focal firm in the business model of collaboration networks. In this direction, by reviewing existing literature on maternal advantage we extract the key functions of focal firm in her mothering strategy and business model. Then the extracted factors in Delphi process was judged and developed by experts. After confirming the final factors by experts to further validation and extract the Priority of factors we design questionnaires that given to Academic experts and managers who working in two network, the result of that questionnaires approved the applicability of the model Manuscript profile -
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274 - The Impact of Brand Extension Success Drivers on Attitude toward Brand Extension with Role of Mediator Service Quality (Case Study: Day Bank and Service Companies with Day Brand in Isfahan City)
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275 - The Survey the Impact of Strategic Human Resource Management on Innovation Capacity
fakhrieh Hamidianpour ZAHRA HASIRIthe purpose of this study is to examine the impact of strategic human resource management on Innovation Capacity. this research method is descriptive survey experts knowledge -based firms in Bushehr province that 72 experts was selected by simple random sampling. In ord Morethe purpose of this study is to examine the impact of strategic human resource management on Innovation Capacity. this research method is descriptive survey experts knowledge -based firms in Bushehr province that 72 experts was selected by simple random sampling. In order to analyse the data SPSS and Smart PLS software were used. The results showed that knowledge-based firms in Bushehr province in terms of strategic roles of human resources and capacity for innovation and other components are above average and have an acceptable situation. Other findings show that the strategic management of human resources has a positive impact on innovation capacity and the strategic management of human resources through organizational learning impact on innovation capacity as well as. Manuscript profile -
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276 - strengthening the participation of the nongovernmental sector in financing higher education
atiyeh dadjoye tavakloli MohammadAli Hosseini Mostafa Niknami Mohammad Javad SalehiThe purpose of study is to provide a model for the participation of the nongovernmental sector in higher education financing. By examining theoretical foundations and researches, a number of indicators and factors influencing the ways of financing higher education were MoreThe purpose of study is to provide a model for the participation of the nongovernmental sector in higher education financing. By examining theoretical foundations and researches, a number of indicators and factors influencing the ways of financing higher education were identified and then during a semi-structured interview with 12 faculty members who had experience in financing ways, A total of 50 indicators were identified and then, by the content validity of the indicators adjusted and finally were approved by the experts for 11 factors influencing and based on the obtained indicators, a questionnaire with 41 items was formulated. The questionnaire distributed and collected in a field study among 392 faculty members of the Humanities University of Tehran province, which were selected by available sampling method. The results showed that in state universities, the government had the largest share and the creation of a higher education bank had the lowest share in funding. While in private universities, students (tuition) have had the largest share of contributions and loans or loans from international institutions having had the smallest share in funding. Manuscript profile -
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277 - A model of Human Resource Development in the public organizations of Iran by new public services approach (Case study: Ministry of Energy)
Seyed Saeed HosseiniRecognizing the dimensions of human resource development and providing logical solutions for their empowerment and development, considering the requirements of the new public services approach, is one of the most important tasks of the managers of governmental organizat MoreRecognizing the dimensions of human resource development and providing logical solutions for their empowerment and development, considering the requirements of the new public services approach, is one of the most important tasks of the managers of governmental organizations. The purpose of this study is to design a human resources development model in governmental agencies with a new public services approach. The statistical population of this research is qualitative research including heads of departments and senior experts of the headquarters of the Ministry of Energy in Tehran, in addition to, professors and experts in human resource management at universities. The sample needed for structured interviews to theoretical saturation and through targeted trial sampling was compiled. A total of 16 data were collected. In order to analyze the qualitative data, the grounded theory was used. Out of 267 subcategories extracted from verbal propositions, 43 categories were considered, which formed the paradigmic model of human resource development with the new public services approach. In this way, 20 subcategories, 4 categories of causal conditions, 30 subcategories, 5 categories of field conditions, 33 subcategories, 8 interfering factors, 24 subcategories, 4 categories of phenomena, 102 subcategories, 17 categories The core of the strategies, and 58 subcategories, comprised four core categories of HR outcomes with the new public services approach. It was found that the development of human resources with a new public service approach consists of four key components of human resource participation in organizational decision-making, the development of human resource competencies, human resource training, and human resource empowerment. Manuscript profile -
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278 - Describing philosophical foundations and the assumptions of science role in the knowledge production and problem- solving methodologies and methods in the branches of industrial engineering
Alireza AliahmadiThe structure of human knowledge in the fields of humanities and social sciences, including management as a discipline, consists of philosophical assumptions and foundations, scientific principles and theories, and the and practical achievements for solving problems. Th MoreThe structure of human knowledge in the fields of humanities and social sciences, including management as a discipline, consists of philosophical assumptions and foundations, scientific principles and theories, and the and practical achievements for solving problems. The philosophical foundations of every knowledge are conventionally composed of elements of value, epistemology, ontology, anthropology, and methodology, which are referred to as the components of scientific paradigm. The new philosophy trend in the recent centuries, has shifted from the positivist paradigm to critical and interpretative paradigms, and is shaped into the context of the postmodern paradigm, the pragmatism tradition, and the complexity theory. Each of the above scientific paradigms has foundations in values, epistemology, ontology, anthropology, methodology and its own research methods. This means that today's knowledge in each field, due to the effects of each conventional philosophy of science paradigms, has led to the production of different scientific principles and theories and the distinctive applied achievements. So, opinions and ideas of the thinkers in each field are different. The shifting paradigm from positivism to interpretativeism not only has contributed to the fields of humanities and social sciences, but also effects the fields of science and engineering, such as, the emergence of fuzzy logic along with mathematical logic in the field of basic sciences, quantum mechanics view alongside Newtonian mechanics in the field of engineering. In this paper, we seek to recognize the knowledge developments roots in the branches of industrial engineering, such as the development of "hard operations research", " soft operations research " and "hard systems to soft systems thinking" and "statistical quality control" To "Total Quality Management". Under the influence of paradigmatic changes, developments have taken place in other branches of knowledge forming the industrial engineering as an interdisciplinary scientific discipline for the future. We also examine the systemic methods paradigmatic foundations influenced by the above paradigms and examine how to influence the methods of analysis and problem-solving methods with respect to the differences in their basics, philosophies and paradigms. Manuscript profile -
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279 - Development of Multivariate Regression Relationship Between Factors Affecting Unemployment Rate
roya soltani mahnaz ebrahimi sadrabadi Ali Mohammad KimiagariIn this research, the multi-variable linear regression relationship has been developed among the important factors influencing unemployment rate. The seasonal data is from 1394 to 1394, which is compiled from reliable economic data bases of country. Independent variable MoreIn this research, the multi-variable linear regression relationship has been developed among the important factors influencing unemployment rate. The seasonal data is from 1394 to 1394, which is compiled from reliable economic data bases of country. Independent variables are: net foreign assets of the banking system (billion rials), net debt of the public sector to the banking system (billion rials), liquidity in terms of its constituent parts (billion rials), rate of dollar (rials), economic participation rate, average inflation rate, The average annual interest rate on state-owned banks, the percentage of jobseekers (65-15). The results indicate that there is a negative and significant relationship between unemployment rate and average inflation rate and economic participation rate, while the net debt of the public sector has had a positive and significant relationship with the banking system and unemployment rate. The greatest negative effects on unemployment rate are the rate of economic participation and the greatest positive impact on the unemployment rate is the net debt of the public sector to the banking system. Manuscript profile -
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280 - Performance Evaluation and Ranking of Iranian Insurance Companies by Using Balanced Score card, Shannon Entropy Weighting Method and Grey VIKOR approach
vafa mousavi mohammad hasan kamfirooziPerformance evaluation is a fundamental necessity in facing and coping with changes and continuous improvement activities. Insurance companies to determine your current position and survive and thrive in today's competitive world must continually methods and models to a MorePerformance evaluation is a fundamental necessity in facing and coping with changes and continuous improvement activities. Insurance companies to determine your current position and survive and thrive in today's competitive world must continually methods and models to assess and improve their performance and activities of the organization are ongoing. The aim of this study is to evaluate the performance of insurance companies based on Shannon's weighting entropy and the ranking method is done according to grey VIKOR technique address. The performance evaluation is conducted based on the Balanced Score card method. Moreover, instead of using the linguistic variables and absolute numbers we will use grey numbers Tuesday parameterization. Grey VIKOR is a one of the most developed approaches of multi-criteria decision making under uncertainty conditions. Furthermore, the actual weights based on the concept of objective to regulate the mental weights of Shannon entropy can be used by the decision-makers. The current study has been worked on five insurance companies. According to the data gathered from the questioners the quantity value of the insurance companies has been calculated based on the final weights resulted from Shannon's weighting entropy and the grey VIKOR method. The results revealed that MELLAT insurance company obtained the highest value of (0.9334) and the lowest value (0) belongs to Dana insurance company. Accordingly, Dana Insurance is ranked in the first position, Iran Insurance the second, Alborz Insurance the third, Asia Insurance the fourth and MELLAT insurance the fifth. Manuscript profile -
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281 - Identify the factors that influence public-private participation in urban civil engineering projects and provide an appropriate model. Case Study: Tehran Municipality.
esmaeel ghafari Karamollah daneshfard Gholamreza memarzadeh TehranPublic-private partnership (PPP) is a new way to expand public services through the private sector. PPP have become common in providing high-quality infrastructure in many countries worldwide. One of the main reasons for PPP agreements is to improve efficiency and quali MorePublic-private partnership (PPP) is a new way to expand public services through the private sector. PPP have become common in providing high-quality infrastructure in many countries worldwide. One of the main reasons for PPP agreements is to improve efficiency and quality in the delivery of public services, as well as to boost investments for expensive projects, which should be given more attention in Iran. This research is aimed at identifying effective factors in the success of public-private partnership Urban Civil Infrastructure Projects in Tehran Municipality and providing its model. The research method in this research is Applied, Field, Exploratory, Descriptive and causal. The statistical population of this study is all internal and external stakeholders are influential on private sector investment in Tehran Urban Civil Infrastructure Projects plans. In this study, using a questionnaire based on experts' opinions and research literature, data were collected and analyzed through Exploratory Factor Analysis. Factors affecting public-private participation in Tehran urban civil engineering projects and related model were extracted. The results of factor analysis show that the following seven factors affect the success of public-private partnership in our model, which are 1- Transparent processes and procedures 2- Knowledge, skills and support of managers 3- Legal support and incentives 4- Health of the administrative system 5- Political stability and support 6- Capacity Building 7-policy making. Manuscript profile -
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282 - (Identification and leveling Factors Affecting the Brand Success of Knowledge-Based Industrial Business( Experimental Examples of Technology Units Deployed at Semnan Province Science and Technology Park(
hasanali Aghajani Abdolhamid Safaei Ghadikolaei Meysam Shirkhodaei hasan vahediAbstract Given the importance of brand success in small and medium-sized businesses and especially in knowledge based companies, this research was implemented by goals of identifying and leveling factors affecting the brand success of knowledge based industries in tech MoreAbstract Given the importance of brand success in small and medium-sized businesses and especially in knowledge based companies, this research was implemented by goals of identifying and leveling factors affecting the brand success of knowledge based industries in technology units based in the science and technology park of Semnan province using the ISM method. To do this, the views of fourteen university professors and experts of the organizations studied, the factors affecting the brand success of knowledge-based companies were examined and after the final refinement, eight factors were selected. In the next step, these factors were stratified by Structural Interpretation Modeling Technique. Finally, among the factors affecting the brand success of knowledge-based companies, the history of the company and the type of ownership, is first and the most influential factor. Next, brand features are located. The third level includes the market share, the fourth level is the size of the company and the market share and, ultimately, the most influential factors, communications and marketing plans are at the fifth level. This leveling enables knowledge-based companies to formulate the strategies needed to succeed in their product brands and move them closer to their ultimate goal as they progress at each level Manuscript profile -
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283 - The Study of the Impact of Culture Through Justice on Organizational Paranoia
Mojtaba Rafeei Latifeh EbrahimiOne of the issues that is clearly seen in today's organizations is about interpersonal organizational relationships. Communications that play an important role in organizational success and failure. Therefore, in this research, the impact of culture through justice on o MoreOne of the issues that is clearly seen in today's organizations is about interpersonal organizational relationships. Communications that play an important role in organizational success and failure. Therefore, in this research, the impact of culture through justice on organizational paranoia in the Central Telecommunication Company has been investigated. Staff of the Central Telecommunication Company were considered as the statistical population of this research. The present research is purposeful and applied in terms of its methodology. In this regard, while reviewing the subject literature and using library resources, the researcher has used a questionnaire to collect information. Validity of the questionnaires was confirmed by experts and Cronbach's alpha also showed its reliability. According to the sample, questionnaires were distributed among 320 employees and answered to 300 questionnaires. The hypotheses of this study were tested using Lisrel software. Confirmatory factor analysis was used to analyze the data and test the research hypotheses. The results of the research indicated that culture had a positive and significant effect on organizational paranoia, but culture did not have a significant effect on organizational paranoia through justice. Manuscript profile -
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284 - presentation of a Structural Model for Entrepreneurial Personality traits of employees Based on the managers' power sources (Case Study of the government departments in West Azarbaijan Province)
yusef beighzadeh farhad mahbobkhahThe present study is an attempt to provide a structural model for Entrepreneurial Personality traits of employees based on the managers' power sources in government departments of West Azarbaijan province. The present study is applied in terms of objective and descript MoreThe present study is an attempt to provide a structural model for Entrepreneurial Personality traits of employees based on the managers' power sources in government departments of West Azarbaijan province. The present study is applied in terms of objective and descriptive-correlational in terms of data collection and analysis methods. The population of the study includes all managers and employees of government departments in West Azarbaijan province. Due to the unlimited number of statistical population, the researcher selected a sample above the last level of the Morgan table through stratified random sampling. Hinkin and Shirykhm Power scale (1989) and an Entrepreneurial Personality trait Questionnaire derived from the standard questionnaires of Darham Center for Entrepreneurship were used for data collection purposes. Validity and reliability of the questionnaires were verified using relevant tests. Structural equations modeling based on partial least squares was used to analyze the data and reach the structural model. The results of the structural model showed that the authorities’ power sources and expertise of managers have a direct and significant effect on prediction of the employees’ Entrepreneurial Personality traits and the proposed model is well fitted. Manuscript profile -
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285 - Explaining the Effect of Parents’ Level of Education on the Self-Concept of High School Students Based on the Mediating Role of Parent-Child Relationship Quality
Arezoosadat Malaknia Kianoosh Hashemian Khadijeh abolmaalialhoseyniIn order to explain the mediating role of the quality of parent-child relationship between parents’ education on the self-concept of 391 students (195 girls and 195 boys), the statistical population of high school students in Tehran were selected by multi-stage cluster MoreIn order to explain the mediating role of the quality of parent-child relationship between parents’ education on the self-concept of 391 students (195 girls and 195 boys), the statistical population of high school students in Tehran were selected by multi-stage cluster sampling. The study answered a questionnaire consisting of socioeconomic status, parent-child relationship assessment questionnaire and self-concept questionnaire. In this Peugeot hash, structural equation modeling method was used to analyze the data. The results showed that the total effect of father education (p<0.05, β =0.163) and mother education (p<0.05, β= 0.270) on children’s self-concept was positive and significant. The direct level of father education (p<0.01, β= 0.069) on children ‘s self-concept is positive and significant. Also, the effect of father-child relationship quality (p<0.01, β = 0.310) and mother-child relationship quality - Child (p<0.01, β= 0.163) has a positive and significant effect on the self-concept of children. Indirect effect of father’s education (p<0.01, β= 0.069) as opposed to indirect effect of mother’s education on self-concept Children are positive and significant at the level of 0.01, and the quality of the father-child relationship, unlike the quality of the mother-child relationship, mediates the effect of education on students’ self-concept. Manuscript profile -
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286 - Qualitative Analysis of the Socio-Economic Impacts of Construction of ShahidBagheri Square Multi-storey Parking
Aadel AbdollahiThis study was aimed to analyze the social and economic impacts of the construction of multi-storey parking in ShahidBagheri Square, South Yaftabad District, Tehran. The methodology of this study was qualitative and the data were collected through observation and interv MoreThis study was aimed to analyze the social and economic impacts of the construction of multi-storey parking in ShahidBagheri Square, South Yaftabad District, Tehran. The methodology of this study was qualitative and the data were collected through observation and interview techniques with a focus on the interpretations of the participants. The data collection process continued until it reached a theoretical saturation. In this process, 47 technical experts, officials, key informants and local residents were interviewed both in person and within a discussions group. The Findingsrevealed that not only the effectiveness of this construction project but also the manageability of its impacts depend on consideration of socio-economic status of Yaftabad neighborhood residents. Therefore, suggestions derived from present study are as follow:Renting parking lots based on the common price in the South Yaftabad neighborhood with a fair pricing mechanism;Strengthening intra- and inter-organizational coordination by emphasizing on social participation; Incorporating construction of a neighborhood hall -SarayeMahalle- into this project for addressing the social and cultural needs of the residents;Utilizing the parking building as a local cultural heritage bulletin; Preventing spaces from gettingunprotected and indefensibleby including green spaces or playgrounds in building plan; reinforcing social interactions and local identity byturning some parts of the parking to a local hangout as a hub of local and social communication. Manuscript profile -
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287 - Social and cultural Impact Assessment of Sports Complexes: A Case Study of Narmak Sports Complex
Ma’soumeh MohaqeqMontazeriOne of the biggest problems facing cities, especially large ones is inadequate share and distribution of sports facilities due to the size of urban population and insufficient government budget. Construction of Narmak Sports Complex is one of the projects that have been MoreOne of the biggest problems facing cities, especially large ones is inadequate share and distribution of sports facilities due to the size of urban population and insufficient government budget. Construction of Narmak Sports Complex is one of the projects that have been implemented with the aim of developing sports and leisure areaaligned with the Comprehensive Master-plan for Tehran City and the Detailed Plan of Region 8. It also aimed to transform a polluted site into a service area.The present study seeks to identify the social and cultural impacts of this project and to estimate the positive and negative outcomes within the project-affected area. This research took a mixed approach combining documentary and field methods, and tools such as observation, in-depth and semi-structured interviews, questionnaires, and focused group discussions were used to collect data.The findings of this study show that besides positive impacts such as increasing sports spaceper capita, eliminating environmental pollution, improving the urban landscape, reducing household costs, reducing perceived public insecurity, enriching leisure activity patterns, etc., this projectalso has negative impacts such as reducing market share of pre-existing sports complexes, causing traffic problems due to lack of parking space and increasing traffic jams in the area. Manuscript profile -
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288 - The study of Mediating Role of Early Maladaptive schemas Between Parental Bonding and Addiction Talent.
Mosayeb Yarmohamadi Vasel Khosrow Rashid Majid Karimi ali nozariThe aim of the present study was the study of mediating role of early maladaptive schemas in the relationship between parental bonding and addiction talent in Bu- Ali Sina University students. The population of this study consists of all arrival undergraduat MoreThe aim of the present study was the study of mediating role of early maladaptive schemas in the relationship between parental bonding and addiction talent in Bu- Ali Sina University students. The population of this study consists of all arrival undergraduate students( 94-95 academic year) in Bu-Ali Sina University, 322(male and female) students were selected as a sample. Three questionnaire used: Parental Bonding questionnaire( PBI), Maladaptive schema questionnaire short form(SQ-SF) and addiction talent questionnaire students version( ASQ-SV). SPSS and LISREL software was used to analyze the data collected. The results showed that parental bonding( parental low care and overprotection) either directly or indirectly with mediating of early maladaptive schemas impact on addiction talent. Finally, in this research the mediating role of early maladaptive schemas in the relationship between parental bonding and addiction talent was presented as a model. Manuscript profile -
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289 - An Analytical View about the Impact of Nuclear Sanctions on Iran's Agricultural Trade
Mostafa BaniasadiUnprecedented sanctions have been imposed on the Iran since 2008 under the pretext of Iran's peaceful nuclear activities, which have had a significant impact on the country's economy. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of nuclear sanctions on MoreUnprecedented sanctions have been imposed on the Iran since 2008 under the pretext of Iran's peaceful nuclear activities, which have had a significant impact on the country's economy. The purpose of the present study is to investigate the effect of nuclear sanctions on the trade relationships, mix of goods, trade partners and balance of Iran's agricultural sector. For this purpose, descriptive-analytical method and time series data analysis of agricultural trade of Iran were used. In this analysis, four periods of pre-sanctions (1999-2007), sanctions initiation and enforcement (2008-2011), sanctions intensification (2012-2014) and post-sanctions and post- JCPOA (2015-2016) were examined. The data of this study were collected from the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs. Results show that the sanctions had a positive impact on agricultural exports but have changed the country's trading partners. Sanctions have not, Contrary to expectation, reduced imports of agricultural products and foods, but have changed trade relations, import origins and trading partners, but have not changed the composition of imported goods. Since the beginning of the sanctions, the agricultural trade balance has improved. Based on the results of this study and the experiences of the pre- and post-sanctions, a trade plan for the future in the face of sanctions, and with resistive economic approach can be formulated. Manuscript profile -
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290 - A New Method in Design and Implementation of Electronic Synchronizer Based on Phase Locked Loop for Fast Paralleling of Diesel–Generators
M. parniani R. BagheriTo benefit form advantages of parallel operation of diesel-generators, their rapid and smooth synchronization is required. A new method in design and implementation of such a synchronizer, based on phase locked loop (PLL), is described and test results are presented. T MoreTo benefit form advantages of parallel operation of diesel-generators, their rapid and smooth synchronization is required. A new method in design and implementation of such a synchronizer, based on phase locked loop (PLL), is described and test results are presented. The synchronizer automatically controls the generator to achieve zero phase difference, and then issues the synchronization command. The main advantage of the method over other synchronizers is to lock on the perfect synchronous state using PLL. Thus, there is no need to consider circuit breaker operating time and to estimate proper synchronization instant. The result is faster and more reliable synchronization as compared to the existing types Manuscript profile -
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291 - A New Algorithm for Extracting the Noise Parameters of Microwave Two-ports
A. abdipour F. ArazmOne of the most important topics in designing the microwave circuits is the topic of noise and “noise parameter extraction of the circuits”. In this paper a new method is introduced for noise parameter extraction. The results of the new method are then compared with the MoreOne of the most important topics in designing the microwave circuits is the topic of noise and “noise parameter extraction of the circuits”. In this paper a new method is introduced for noise parameter extraction. The results of the new method are then compared with the results of one of the commonly used methods using the measured noise parameters of a microwave transistor Manuscript profile -
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292 - New Optimization Approach in the Design of Yagi Uda Antenna
A. A. Lotfi-Neyestanak F. Hojjat KashaniIn this paper, several methods for optimization of a 5-elements Yagi antenna are proposed using genetic algorithm, genetic algorithm inspired by simulated annealing, genetic algorithm based on fuzzy decision making, and particle swarm method. High speed run time of Supe MoreIn this paper, several methods for optimization of a 5-elements Yagi antenna are proposed using genetic algorithm, genetic algorithm inspired by simulated annealing, genetic algorithm based on fuzzy decision making, and particle swarm method. High speed run time of SuperNEC software, it has been used for analyzing the presented methods. The use of genetic algorithm or genetic algorithm inspired by simulated annealing for antenna optimization in a specific frequency band, needs long run time. Besides, reduction of the number of population and the amount of repetition, causes decrease in optimization precision. So, an optimization system base on fuzzy decision making is proposed. In addition, the particle swarm method which has a good convergence rate and good performance has been proposed to obtain a better optimization. The comparison between the proposed optimization methods shows that the genetic based on fuzzy decision making and the particle swarm methods have the best performance and functionality and the least run time. Manuscript profile -
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293 - CDF (2,2) Wavelet Lossy Image Compression on CPLD
A. A. Lotfi-Neyestanak Mohammad Mohaghegh Hazrati Mohammad Mohaghegh Hazrati N. AhmidiThis paper presents a hardware implementation of CDF(2,2) wavelet image compressor. The design demonstrates that high quality circuit implementation is possible through the use of suitable data organization (partitioned approach) and algorithm-to-architecture mappings ( MoreThis paper presents a hardware implementation of CDF(2,2) wavelet image compressor. The design demonstrates that high quality circuit implementation is possible through the use of suitable data organization (partitioned approach) and algorithm-to-architecture mappings (parallel-ism or pipelining). A VHDL code for CDF(2,2) was developed to satisfy our objective. Then it was synthesized in Foundation 5.1 software and downloaded to CPLD XC9572 by a JTAG ByteBlaster cable. The original image was transmitted through serial port. The AVR’s ATmega8535 was used to implement serial protocol to and back from the CPLD. The main goal is to reach a higher performance and throughput with a single CPLD. Details of the encoder design have been discussed and the results are presented. Manuscript profile -
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294 - Multi-Objective Particle Swarm Classifier
Seyed-Hamid ZahiriA multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) algorithm has been used to design a classifier which is able to optimize some important pattern recognition indices concurrently. These are Reliability, Score of recognition, and the number of hyperplanes. The propos MoreA multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) algorithm has been used to design a classifier which is able to optimize some important pattern recognition indices concurrently. These are Reliability, Score of recognition, and the number of hyperplanes. The proposed classifier can efficiently approximate the decision hyperplanes for separating the different classes in the feature space and dose not have any over-fitting and over-learning problems. Other swarm intelligence based classifiers do not have the capability of simultaneous optimizing aforesaid indices and they also may suffer the over-fitting problem. The experimental results show that the proposed multi-objective classifier can estimate the optimum sets of hyperplanes by approximating the Pareto-front and provide the favorite user's setup for selecting aforesaid indices. Manuscript profile -
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295 - A Parabolic Equation Approach for Modeling Wave Propagation through Window Structures
N. noori H. HoraiziIn this paper, the parabolic equation method is applied to analyze radio wave propagation through window structures. By this method, a typical window propagation situation is simulated for different window sizes and frame types. The simulation results are represented fo MoreIn this paper, the parabolic equation method is applied to analyze radio wave propagation through window structures. By this method, a typical window propagation situation is simulated for different window sizes and frame types. The simulation results are represented for both normal and oblique incident cases of uniform and non-uniform plane wave. Results from the implementation of the parabolic equation method show good agreement with FDTD reported simulations. Base on this study, as the parabolic equation method needs less memory size and CPU time against FDTD method, it can be used as an efficient algorithm to analyze this kind of problems. Manuscript profile -
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296 - An Agent-Based Parallel Programming for Grid Programming
H. DeldariComputational grids have provided the usage of computational distributed resources for computation-intensive applications. The development of programs that use these capabilities is one of the challenging issues for grid computing. In this article, an effort has been ma MoreComputational grids have provided the usage of computational distributed resources for computation-intensive applications. The development of programs that use these capabilities is one of the challenging issues for grid computing. In this article, an effort has been made in order to solve this problem by presenting mobile-agent-based parallel programming on the grid. The presentation of this model, which has been materialized by extending Alchemi™ grid infrastructure, adding agent properties and navigational commands that let the user to develop his/her program by using agents’ mobility and communication between them. In order to evaluate the system, algorithm of matrix multiplication as well as algorithm of finding the convex hull of a series of points have been implemented in the mentioned system. Manuscript profile -
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297 - Nastaliq CAPTCHA
M. H. Shirali-Shahreza Mohammad Shirali-ShahrezaNowadays, many daily human activities such as education, trade, talks, etc are done by using the Internet. In such things as registration on Internet web sites, hackers write programs to make automatic false registration that waste the resources of the web sites while i MoreNowadays, many daily human activities such as education, trade, talks, etc are done by using the Internet. In such things as registration on Internet web sites, hackers write programs to make automatic false registration that waste the resources of the web sites while it may also stop it from functioning. Therefore, human users should be distinguished from computer programs. To this end, this paper presents a method for distinction of Persian and Arabic-language users from computer programs based on Persian and Arabic texts using Nastaliq font. In this method, the image of a Persian or Arabic word written in Nastaliq font is chosen from a dictionary, and it is shown to the user, then he is asked to type it. Considering that the presently available Persian and Arabic OCR programs cannot identify these words, the word can be identified only by a Persian or Arabic-language user. The proposed method has been implemented by the Java language. Manuscript profile -
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298 - Design and Implementation of a 125 kV/1000 kVA High-Voltage Test System Using Series-Resonance Technique
A. A. Lotfi-Neyestanak H. R. Sadegh MohammadiThis paper presents the design, analysis, simulation, and implementation of a high-power resonance generator for testing high-voltage capacitive loads. The resonance generator includes a variable reactor which is the most important part of the system, a shielded isolat MoreThis paper presents the design, analysis, simulation, and implementation of a high-power resonance generator for testing high-voltage capacitive loads. The resonance generator includes a variable reactor which is the most important part of the system, a shielded isolation transformer, a voltage regulator (auto-transformer), an exciter transformer, a capacitive divider, a control cubicle, a digital voltmeter, a computer based partial discharge measurement system, a high-voltage filter, and a low-voltage filter. The paper describes the analysis and simulation of different parts of the system. It also presents the results of tests were performed using the implemented system on different capacitive loads, including the measurements of harmonic distortions and partial discharge. The inductance measurement of the implemented variable reactor matches with the simulation results. The partial discharge measurement of the implemented high-voltage series-resonance test system shows that the system is PD free up to 70 kV. Manuscript profile -
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299 - A New Method for Short Block Length LDPC Code Design
M. Taki M. B. NezafatiIn this paper, we propose a new method for short block length Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) code design. The experimental results show that codes designed using the proposed algorithm have better performance compare to the other short block length LDPC codes. For LDPC MoreIn this paper, we propose a new method for short block length Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) code design. The experimental results show that codes designed using the proposed algorithm have better performance compare to the other short block length LDPC codes. For LDPC code design in short block length, two problems arise: first analytical estimation of code performance using density evolution method is unusable because of infinity of code length in this method. Second because of high code density, the probability of short loop in code graph (Girth) is high that dramatically reduces the code performance. We propose solution for both problems. First, code structure is designed in such a way that the code performance is near to that of the density evolution method estimates and second by improving Extended Bit Filling algorithm, short block length is controlled. Manuscript profile -
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300 - A Two-Stage Method for Classifiers Combination
S. H. Nabavi Karizi E. KabirEnsemble learning is an effective machine learning method that improves the classification performance. In this method, the outputs of multiple classifiers are combined so that the better results can be attained. As different classifiers may offer complementary informat MoreEnsemble learning is an effective machine learning method that improves the classification performance. In this method, the outputs of multiple classifiers are combined so that the better results can be attained. As different classifiers may offer complementary information about the classification, combining classifiers, in an efficient way, can achieve better results than any single classifier. Combining multiple classifiers is only effective if the individual classifiers are accurate and diverse. In this paper, we propose a two-stage method for classifiers combination. In the first stage, by mixture of experts strategy we produce different classifiers and in the second stage by using particle swarm optimization (PSO), we find the optimal weights for linear combination of them. Experimental results on different data sets show that proposed method outperforms the independent training and mixture of experts methods. Manuscript profile -
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301 - Design and Implementation of Two Pipeline Architectures for Computing High-Order Moments of Grey-Level Images
M. Monajati E. KabirMoments are utilized in image processing for pattern recognition, machine vision and numerous feature extraction techniques. Due to computational complexity, it is difficult to use high order moments in real time processing. This paper presents the design of two new arc MoreMoments are utilized in image processing for pattern recognition, machine vision and numerous feature extraction techniques. Due to computational complexity, it is difficult to use high order moments in real time processing. This paper presents the design of two new architectures for real time computation of moments, up to order 14, M00 to M77, in gray level images, based on parallel systolic arrays and pipelining technique, using a 0.18μm CMOS technology. Implementation of the moment processing element (MPE) of the first architecture illustrates a processing speed of 125 frames/s for 1024×1024 grey-level images. The maximum operating frequency and the power consumption for an architecture with 5 elements is 133 MHz and 14.36 mW, respectively. Since the design is very low power, the number of parallel MPE’s can be easily increased. Simulation shows that with 11 parallel MPE’s, the first 49 moments of 1024×1024 image are computed with the speed of 30 frames/sec. To further decrease the latency of the first architecture, the second architecture is proposed, in which the add operation is performed only with a single adder and a compressor. Simulation shows that the latency of the second architecture is 3.3 times lower than that of the first architecture. Implementation of the second architecture illustrates the maximum operating frequency and the power consumption of 125 MHz and 58.34 mW, respectively. Operating frequency and power consumption of the second architecture is approximately the same as that of the first architecture which befit real time applications. Manuscript profile -
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302 - Using Adaptive Diffusion Coefficients in Partial Diffusion Equation for Image Noise Reduction
H. hassanpour M. nikpourThis paper proposes a new approach for image noise reduction using partial diffusion equation (PDE). Diffusion coefficient is an important parameter in PDE for image noise reduction. This parameter affects the noise reduction results and quality of edges in the denoised MoreThis paper proposes a new approach for image noise reduction using partial diffusion equation (PDE). Diffusion coefficient is an important parameter in PDE for image noise reduction. This parameter affects the noise reduction results and quality of edges in the denoised image. The existing PDE-based image denoising techniques experimentally adjust the diffusion coefficient. This paper proposes a new approach to adaptively adjust the diffusion coefficient. The proposed approach was applied on a number of standard images to evaluate its performance. The results indicate that the proposed approach outperform the existing PDE-based image denoisng techniques. Manuscript profile -
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303 - A New Combined Strategy for Estimation of Individual Power Quality Parameters Using Adaptive Neural Network
H. R. Mohammadi A. Yazdian Varjani H. mokhtariWith respect to increment of power quality problems and also increasing application of sensitive devices to such problems, the power quality enhancement becomes a serious concern. The series-shunt and combined compensators can be used for compensation of voltage, curren MoreWith respect to increment of power quality problems and also increasing application of sensitive devices to such problems, the power quality enhancement becomes a serious concern. The series-shunt and combined compensators can be used for compensation of voltage, current, or both voltage and current. One of the most important stages for precise and optimized compensation of power quality parameters is the fast and accurate estimation of individual parameters. In this paper, a new combined strategy based on a unified adaptive estimator is proposed which is capable of detection and accurate estimation of individual power quality parameters. In comparison to other estimation methods, the proposed method has a simple structure, low computation, high precision and is capable of individual power quality parameters estimation. Therefore, the proposed method can be used for on-line application such as selective compensation in series, shunt active power filters, and unified power quality conditioner. The exclusive properties of the proposed strategy will be shown by simulation results in transient and steady state conditions. Manuscript profile -
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304 - Phase Comparison Protection Enhancement for Low-Current Faults Using Load Current Component Estimation
M. Sanaye-Pasand M. jaefari noknadiPhase angle between the currents measured at the two ends of a protected transmission line could be highly affected by load current component for high resistance internal faults. As a result, the phase comparison protection (PCP) scheme might fail to recognize these kin MorePhase angle between the currents measured at the two ends of a protected transmission line could be highly affected by load current component for high resistance internal faults. As a result, the phase comparison protection (PCP) scheme might fail to recognize these kinds of faults. In this paper a new approach is proposed to enhance the accuracy of PCP scheme to detect such kind of faults. The fault component of current signal is reconstructed using the estimation of load component of the current signal under fault condition. Therefore, the proposed method eliminates the phase angle difference due to the load component. The pre-fault current of the line is used as the estimation of the load current component during the fault condition. It is shown that this approximation enhances the performance of PCP scheme for high resistance faults. It also increases the accuracy of classifying fault type due to increase of the sensitivity of fault detection units. The proposed method is simulated for a test system and is examined for various fault conditions. Obtained results show major improvement in the performance of PCP scheme. Manuscript profile -
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305 - Experimental Modeling of Two-Dimensional Systems with ARMA Structure
M. sadabadi M. shafiee M. karrariIn this paper, experimental modeling of two-dimensional discrete systems with ARMA structure is considered. Therefore two-dimensional model order selection and parameter estimation problems are proposed. This method shows that the information of AR and MA orders are imp MoreIn this paper, experimental modeling of two-dimensional discrete systems with ARMA structure is considered. Therefore two-dimensional model order selection and parameter estimation problems are proposed. This method shows that the information of AR and MA orders are implicitly contained in two different correlation matrices and the AR and MA orders of the 2-D ARMA model can be independently determined before parameter estimation. The two-dimensional model is assumed to be causal, stable, linear, and spatial shift-invariant with quarter plane (QP) support. Numerical Simulations are presented to show the good performance and effectiveness of the proposed method in two-dimensional discrete system with ARMA structure. Manuscript profile -
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306 - Optimization of the Nonlinear Behavior of Power Amplifiers in Satellite Digital Image Transmission Using Particle Swarm Method
A. A. Lotfi-Neyestanak Gh. sowlat Mohammad JahanbakhtNonlinear behavior of the power amplifiers in satellite transmitters causes a lot of errors in digital image transmission. So, even by using a moderate linearizer, the bit error rate (BER) will greatly improve. In this paper, the particle swarm optimization has been use MoreNonlinear behavior of the power amplifiers in satellite transmitters causes a lot of errors in digital image transmission. So, even by using a moderate linearizer, the bit error rate (BER) will greatly improve. In this paper, the particle swarm optimization has been used as an effective method with good conversion speed. Effects of an optimized cubic linearizer on digital image transmission are evaluated. The simulations results for the bit error rate as a function of signal to noise ratio (SNR), third order intercept point (TOI), and noise figure (NF) of low noise amplifier (LNA) are compared with each other. Manuscript profile -
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307 - The New Generation of Partial Discharge Measuring Systems and Their Application in Defect Identification of High Voltage Equipment
H. R. Mirzaei A. Akbari A. Mazhab Jafari Mohammad KhareziThis paper presents a new impedance based fault location algorithm for practical radial distribution systems. The algorithm uses the fundamental components of voltages and currents recorded by a digital fault recorder usually installed at the head of main feeders.This paper presents a new impedance based fault location algorithm for practical radial distribution systems. The algorithm uses the fundamental components of voltages and currents recorded by a digital fault recorder usually installed at the head of main feeders. Manuscript profile -
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308 - A Likelihood Ratio Approach to Information Fusion for Image-Based Fingerprint Verification
M. S. Helfroush M. MohammadpourImage-based fingerprint verification systems have been considered as a parallel method against the minutiae-based approach. This paper proposes a training based fusion method for fingerprint verification, using likelihood ratio (L.R). In this method, the matching scores MoreImage-based fingerprint verification systems have been considered as a parallel method against the minutiae-based approach. This paper proposes a training based fusion method for fingerprint verification, using likelihood ratio (L.R). In this method, the matching scores which are extracted from orientation, spectral and textural features are fused. In order to fuse these image-based features, the likelihood ratio approach has been employed. FVC2000 database has been selected to evaluate the method. Also, the proposed method has been compared to a similar one that uses the simple sum as its fusion system. The comparison results show that the proposed fusion method has made a significant improvement for the accuracy of matching system, so that the equal error rate (ERR) of proposed system has been reduced to 0.14%. Manuscript profile -
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309 - An Intelligent BGSA Based Method for Feature Selection in a Persian Handwritten Digits Recognition System
N. Ghanbari S. M. Razavi S. H. Nabavi KariziIn this paper, an intelligent feature selection method for recognition of Persian handwritten digits is presented. The fitness function associated with the error in the Persian handwritten digits recognition system is minimized, by selecting the appropriate features, us MoreIn this paper, an intelligent feature selection method for recognition of Persian handwritten digits is presented. The fitness function associated with the error in the Persian handwritten digits recognition system is minimized, by selecting the appropriate features, using binary gravitational search algorithm. Implementation results show that the use of intelligent methods is well able to choose the most effective features for this recognition system. The results of the proposed method in comparison with other similar methods based on genetic algorithm and binary particle method of optimizing indicates the effective performance of the proposed method. Manuscript profile -
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310 - Balloon Energy Based on Contourlet in Parametric Active Contour for Segmentation of Texture Object in Texture Background
P. Moallem H. Tahvilian A. MonadjemiObject boundaries detection is one of the interesting subjects in computer and image processing. Active contour models are one of the popular methods in object detection and segmentation. This paper presents a new method for segmentation of texture object by means of pa MoreObject boundaries detection is one of the interesting subjects in computer and image processing. Active contour models are one of the popular methods in object detection and segmentation. This paper presents a new method for segmentation of texture object by means of parametric active contour. In this proposed method, by adding a balloon energy to energy function of the parametric active contour model, the detection and segmentation of textured object against textured background would be achieved. In this method, texture feature of contour and object points are calculated by contourlet transform. Then by comparing these features with texture feature of target object, which are available as prior information, movement direction of balloon is defined, whereupon contour curves are expanded or contracted in order to adapt to the target boundaries. Experimental results demonstrate that the active contour based on contourlet (Contourlet-ACM) has higher segmentation accuracy than the active contour based on moment (Moment-ACM) and active contour based on DWHT (DWHT-ACM). Manuscript profile -
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311 - Economical Optimization of Capacity and Operational Strategy for Combined Heat and Power Systems
M. HajinazariAn optimization method has been developed to determine the optimal capacities for the CHP and boiler such that thermal and electrical energy demands can be satisfied with high cost efficiency. The proposed method offers an operational strategy in order to determine the MoreAn optimization method has been developed to determine the optimal capacities for the CHP and boiler such that thermal and electrical energy demands can be satisfied with high cost efficiency. The proposed method offers an operational strategy in order to determine the optimum value for boiler and CHP capacities which maximize an objective function based on the net present value (NPV). The reduction in operational strategy expenses arising from the monetary cost of the credit attainable by air pollution reduction is also taken into account in evaluation of the objective function. The optimal value for boiler and CHP capacities and the resulting projection for the optimal value of the objective function are derived using a hybrid optimization method involving the particle swarm optimization (PSO) and the linear programming algorithms. The viability of the proposed method is demonstrated by analyzing the decision to construct a CHP system for a typical hospital. Manuscript profile -
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312 - Risk-based Static and Dynamics Security Assessment and Its Enhancement with Particle Swarm Optimization Generation Realloca
M. Saeedi H. SeifiSecurity assessment is traditionally checked using a deterministic criterion. Based on that, the system may be considered as secured or unsecured. If an unsecured condition is detected, preventive actions are foreseen to make it secure. Recently, risk based security as MoreSecurity assessment is traditionally checked using a deterministic criterion. Based on that, the system may be considered as secured or unsecured. If an unsecured condition is detected, preventive actions are foreseen to make it secure. Recently, risk based security assessment is used in power systems. In this paper, risk-based static and dynamic security assessment is proposed and a new transient stability index is defined. In this paper, the risk index is used as an objective function in the generation reallocation algorithm. In this algorithm, the security is maintained using the generation reallocation. The algorithm is tested on IEEE 24-bus test system and its capabilities are assessed in comparison with a traditional OPF, in which the security is maintained based on a deterministic criterion. Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithm is used as the optimization tool. Manuscript profile -
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313 - Designing an Optimal Proportional-Integral Sliding Surface for a Quarter Car Active Suspension System with Suspension Components Possessing Uncertain Constants and Nonlinear Characteristics
S. A. Zahiripour A. A. JalaliIn this paper, design of a controller for a quarter car active suspension system have been done with the focus on sliding mode strategy. Suspension components, including spring and shock-absorber have nonlinear characteristics with uncertain constants, but they have def MoreIn this paper, design of a controller for a quarter car active suspension system have been done with the focus on sliding mode strategy. Suspension components, including spring and shock-absorber have nonlinear characteristics with uncertain constants, but they have defined bound. To simplify the controller designing, feedback-linearization is proposed, then with using the optimal strategy, we obtain a proportional - integral sliding surface and a controller for meeting the sliding condition has been proposed. The design process is in a such way that not only, guarantees asymptotic stability of the suspension system in the presence of parametric uncertainties, but also the designer can supply his slightly trade-off between convenience of passengers and controllability of car, with setting some parameters. Manuscript profile -
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314 - Designing Optimal Fuzzy Classifier Using Particle Swarm Optimization
Seyed-Hamid ZahiriAn important issue in designing a fuzzy classifier is setting its structural and mathematical fuzzy parameters (e.g., number of rules, antecedents, consequents, types and locations of membership functions). In fact, the variations of these parameters establish a wide MoreAn important issue in designing a fuzzy classifier is setting its structural and mathematical fuzzy parameters (e.g., number of rules, antecedents, consequents, types and locations of membership functions). In fact, the variations of these parameters establish a wide range high dimensional search space, which makes heuristic methods some suitable candidates to solve this problem (designing optimal fuzzy parameters). In this paper, a method is described for this purpose. In presented technique, all fuzzy parameters of a fuzzy classifier, are interpreted in structure of particles and PSO algorithm is employed to find the optimal one. Extensive experimental results on well-known benchmarks and practical pattern recognition problem (automatic target recognition) demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method. Manuscript profile -
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315 - Design of a New Format-Compliant Partial Encryption Scheme for H.264 Video Design of a New Format-Compliant Partial Encryption Scheme for H.264 Video
S. Rasoolifar M. KhademiH.264 is the latest video compression standard and its compression efficiency is twice as much as previous standards. Due to the advantages of this standard and its widespread use in various video applications, the protection of this standard has become necessary. In th MoreH.264 is the latest video compression standard and its compression efficiency is twice as much as previous standards. Due to the advantages of this standard and its widespread use in various video applications, the protection of this standard has become necessary. In this paper, a new partial encryption scheme is presented for H.264 video which keeps the video format unchanged. In this method, parameters with high sensitivity to H.264 video texture and motion components are encrypted during compression. That is, such parameters as Intra4x4PredMode, Intra Residual Data, Ref-Index and MVD are encrypted using stream ciphers. This encryption scheme obtains high encryption efficiency through reducing the encrypted data volume along with high perceptual security. In addition to these properties, parameter selection and encryption in the proposed method is implemented in a way that the encrypted video format is kept compliant and thus can be utilized in different applications such as commercial and entertainment applications. Manuscript profile -
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316 - Bayesian Network Parameter Learning from Data Contains Missing Values
K. Etminani M. Naghibzadeh M. Emadi A. R. RazaviLearning Bayesian network structure from data has attracted a great deal of research in recent years. It is shown that finding the optimal network is an NP-hard problem when data is complete. This problem gets worse when data is incomplete i.e. contains missing values a MoreLearning Bayesian network structure from data has attracted a great deal of research in recent years. It is shown that finding the optimal network is an NP-hard problem when data is complete. This problem gets worse when data is incomplete i.e. contains missing values and/or hidden variables. Generally, there are two cases of learning Bayesian networks from incomplete data: in a known structure, and unknown structure. In this paper, we try to find the best parameters for a known structure by introducing the “effective parameter”, in a way that the likelihood of the network structure given the completed data being maximized. This approach can be attached to any algorithm such as SEM (structural expectation maximization) that needs the best parameters to be known to reach the optimal Bayesian network structure. We prove that the proposed method gains the optimal parameters with respect to the likelihood function. Results of applying the proposed method to some known Bayesian networks show the speed of the proposed method compared to the well-known methods. Manuscript profile -
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317 - Design and Application of Parallel Four-Leg Inverters Sharing Nonlinear and Unbalance Loads
M. Hosseinpour M. Mohamadian A. Yazdian VarjaniThis paper investigates the performance of four-leg parallel inverters sharing unbalanced and nonlinear loads. An inner current and external voltage control loops are considered to control the parallel four-leg inverters. In this paper, a proportional controller for the MoreThis paper investigates the performance of four-leg parallel inverters sharing unbalanced and nonlinear loads. An inner current and external voltage control loops are considered to control the parallel four-leg inverters. In this paper, a proportional controller for the current internal loop as well as a proportional-resonant one for the voltage external loop are considered to support the proper performance of the system. The proposed system is able to feed balanced, unbalanced, and nonlinear loads and provides an appropriate sinusoidal voltage waveform for loads by accurately sharing power between the parallel inverters. Simulation results verify the accurate and proper performance of the proposed system. Manuscript profile -
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318 - Automated Implementation of Quantum Circuits on QFPGA for Emulation
M. Heidarzadeh Mohammad Danaee FarThis paper defines an optimal architecture for the FPGA using exact methods. In order to achieve this goal, optimal placement and routing solutions are found using the integer linear programming techniques. After redefining the internal architecture of the logic blocks, MoreThis paper defines an optimal architecture for the FPGA using exact methods. In order to achieve this goal, optimal placement and routing solutions are found using the integer linear programming techniques. After redefining the internal architecture of the logic blocks, quantum circuits are partitioned by a heuristic algorithm in order to reach maximum utilization of the resources inside logic blocks and minimum delay of the paths traversed by the q-bits in the circuit. Experimental results show that FPGA architecture modifications can result in the reduction of the delay of critical paths of circuits by up to half in some cases and in a considerable reduction of the number of channels used for routing. Furthermore, the results show that defining the logic blocks with 12 q-bits instead of 4 q-bits can decrease circuits delay and the number of used channels to a large extent. Manuscript profile -
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319 - Semi-Partitioning Multiprocessor Real-Time Scheduling in Data Stream Management Systems
M. Alemi M. HaghjooIn data stream management systems as long as streams of data arrive to the system, stored queries are executed on these data. Regarding high workload, high processing capacity is required, leading to consider multiple processors to cope with it. Partitioning approach, o MoreIn data stream management systems as long as streams of data arrive to the system, stored queries are executed on these data. Regarding high workload, high processing capacity is required, leading to consider multiple processors to cope with it. Partitioning approach, one of the main methods in multiprocessor real-time scheduling, bind each query to one of processors based on its utilization, ratio of estimated execution time to period, and instances of each query which should be completed under defined deadline can only be executed on specified processor. Each query which could not be assigned to any processor can be split based on utilization of processors and spread among them, causing to get closer to optimum result. This system has been examined with real network data, showing lower miss ratio and higher utilization in comparison to simple partitioning approach. Manuscript profile -
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320 - Visual Target Tracking Using Geometrical Particle Filter and Analytic Color-Based Histogram Model
N. Ghasemi P. Moallem M. F. SabahiColor is an important feature to describe object in visual tracking. Color-based histogram is used to model the object properly and Bhattacharya distance is also used to measure the error between reference and candidate histogram. Particles filter estimate position of t MoreColor is an important feature to describe object in visual tracking. Color-based histogram is used to model the object properly and Bhattacharya distance is also used to measure the error between reference and candidate histogram. Particles filter estimate position of target while two-dimension affine transformation is used as state of the system. Considering geometric properties of affine transformation as affine group cause two-dimensional mapping of the object to be closer to the real three-dimensional model. Approximation of optimal importance function of particles filter is obtained from Taylor expansion of Bhattacharya distance. Experiments show the accuracy and stability of the proposed tracker for fast and complex movement of a color target versus the gray level geometric particle filtering algorithm. Manuscript profile -
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321 - A New Extended Distributed Learning Automata-Based Algorithm for Parameter Learning of a Bayesian Network
M. R. Mollakhalili Meybodi M. R. MeybodiIn this paper a new learning automata-based algorithm is proposed for learning of parameters of a Bayesian network. For this purpose, a new team of learning automata which is called eDLA is used. In this paper the structure of Bayesian network is assumed to be fixed. Ne MoreIn this paper a new learning automata-based algorithm is proposed for learning of parameters of a Bayesian network. For this purpose, a new team of learning automata which is called eDLA is used. In this paper the structure of Bayesian network is assumed to be fixed. New arriving sample plays role of the random environment and the accuracy of the current parameters generates the random environment reinforcement signal. Linear algorithm is used to update the action selection probability of the automata. Another key issue in Bayesian networks is parameter learning under circumstances that new samples are incomplete. It is shown that new proposed method can be used in this situation. The experiments show that the accuracy of the proposed automata based algorithm is the same as the traditional enumerative methods such as EM. In addition to the online learning characteristics, the proposed algorithm is in accordance with the conditions in which the data are incomplete and due to the use of learning automaton, has a little computational overhead. Manuscript profile -
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322 - Multi Objective Network Reconfiguration for Distribution System with Micro-Grids Power Exchange using Max-Min Fuzzy Method and Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
A. Fattahi Meyabadi H. SohrabianiA group of small generators and energy storages in the low or medium voltage distribution systems beside of consumers emerge to a new power system called micro grid. Micro grids are designed to have secure and economic operation isolated and connected to the network and MoreA group of small generators and energy storages in the low or medium voltage distribution systems beside of consumers emerge to a new power system called micro grid. Micro grids are designed to have secure and economic operation isolated and connected to the network and exchange electrical energy with distribution system. Hence, they may impact on planning and scheduling of distribution systems. In this case, network reconfiguration is a considerable issue after presenting of micro grids to the system. In the previous studies regarding to this issue, micro grid is considered as a distributed generation which should only produce electricity to the network. In this paper, micro grid is modeled as a power exchanger in the distribution network to study the effect of it on the network reconfiguration. For this purpose, reconfiguration is formulated as a multi objective optimization problem using max-min fuzzy method. In this problem, power loss reduction and load balancing among feeders are two independent objectives and voltage profile, lines congestion, radial network structure and load flow are equality and inequality constraints. Particle swarm algorithm is applied to solve the optimization problem and the reconfiguration over two 33 and 70 buses IEEE test network is shown. Results demonstrate that replacing traditional distribution systems by modern active networks and exchanging power with micro grids can lead to increase the reliability of system and more economic operation. Manuscript profile -
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323 - Joint Blind Equalization and Decoding over Frequency Selective Channels in OFDM Systems Using Particle Filtering Joint Blind Equalization and Decoding over Frequency Selective Channels in OFDM Systems Using Particle Filtering
N. Ghasemi M. F. Sabahi A. R. ForouzanIn this paper a sequential algorithm is proposed for joint blind channel equalization and decoding for orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) in frequency selective channels. This algorithm offers a recursive method to sequentially calculate the posterior pro MoreIn this paper a sequential algorithm is proposed for joint blind channel equalization and decoding for orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM) in frequency selective channels. This algorithm offers a recursive method to sequentially calculate the posterior probability for maximum a posteriori (MAP) detection. Recursive calculations are done along the indexes in each OFDM symbol using a particle filter. By defining an appropriate importance function, and a proper prior probability distribution function for the channel tap coefficients (and marginalizing it), an efficient method is presented for joint equalization and channel decoding in OFDM based systems. Performance of the proposed detector is evaluated using computer simulations and its bit error rate is compared with the trained turbo equalizer and a conventional particle filter-based method. The results show that the proposed method outperforms the previously presented particle filter-based method without a need for training data. Manuscript profile -
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324 - Wavelet Detection of Partial Discharges in High Voltage Cables
B. Badrzadeh S. M. ShahrtashThis paper has proposed an on-line method of partial discharges (PDs) detection. Fundamental difficulty in PD measurement is that PD signal is so minute that can be easily contaminated by huge amount of noise and this makes PD detection rather obscure. Thus, noise reduc MoreThis paper has proposed an on-line method of partial discharges (PDs) detection. Fundamental difficulty in PD measurement is that PD signal is so minute that can be easily contaminated by huge amount of noise and this makes PD detection rather obscure. Thus, noise reduction algorithms have been extensively deployed to mitigate the noise. Among which, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) techniques are becoming more and more applicable. Compared by linear predictor and Least Mean Square (LMS), a wavelet-based noise reduction algorithm has been utilised. Some significant considerations in wavelet denoising such as selection of level of decomposition and reconstruction, mother wavelets, methods of signal extension,thresholding criterion have been discussed deeply. In order to prove the effectiveness of our algorithm, real data extracted from an 11 kV cable has been used Manuscript profile -
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325 - Separating Bichromatic Point Sets by Right Triangles
Z. Moslehi A. BagheriSeparating colored point sets is an interesting problem in computational geometry with application in machine learning and pattern recognition. In this problem, we are given a geometric shape C and two point sets P and Q of total size n as red and blue points, respectiv MoreSeparating colored point sets is an interesting problem in computational geometry with application in machine learning and pattern recognition. In this problem, we are given a geometric shape C and two point sets P and Q of total size n as red and blue points, respectively. Now, we must separate red and blue points by this shape such that all the blue points lie inside it and all the red points lie outside it. In the previous work, we have some algorithms for rectangle and wedge separability but we do not have any algorithm for separating by a triangle and separating by a triangle with a fixed angle such as right triangle. In this paper, we present an efficient algorithm for right triangle seprability. In this algorithm, we use sweep line technique and introduce some events and process them. So, we can report all separating right triangles in O(nlog n) time. Manuscript profile -
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326 - Particle Filter with Adaptive Observation Model
H. Haeri H. Sadoghi YazdiParticle filter is an effective tool for the object tracking problem. However, obtaining an accurate model for the system state and the observations is an essential requirement. Therefore, one of the areas of interest for the researchers is estimating the observation fu MoreParticle filter is an effective tool for the object tracking problem. However, obtaining an accurate model for the system state and the observations is an essential requirement. Therefore, one of the areas of interest for the researchers is estimating the observation function according to the learning data. The observation function can be considered linear or nonlinear. The existing methods for estimating the observation function are faced some problems such as: 1) dependency to the initial value of parameters in expectation-maximization based methods and 2) requiring a set of predefined models for the multiple models based methods. In this paper, a new unsupervised method based on the kernel adaptive filters is presented to overcome the above mentioned problems. To do so, least mean squares/ recursive least squares adaptive filters are used to estimate the nonlinear observation function. Here, given the known process function and a sequence of observations, the unknown observation function is estimated. Moreover, to accelerate the algorithm and reduce the computational costs, a sparsification method based on approximate linear dependency is used. The proposed method is evaluated in two applications: time series forecasting and tracking objects in video. Results demonstrate the superiority of the proposed method compared with the existing algorithms. Manuscript profile -
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327 - A Novel Energy-Efficient Algorithm to Enhance Load Balancing and Lifetime of Wireless Sensor Networks
S. Abbasi-Daresari J. AboueiWireless senor networks (WSNs) are widely used for the monitoring purposes. One of the most challenges in designing these networks is minimizing the data transmission cost with accurate data recovery. Data aggregation using the theory of compressive sampling is an effec MoreWireless senor networks (WSNs) are widely used for the monitoring purposes. One of the most challenges in designing these networks is minimizing the data transmission cost with accurate data recovery. Data aggregation using the theory of compressive sampling is an effective way to reduce the cost of communication in the sink node. The existing data aggregation methods based on compressive sampling require to a large number of nodes for each measurement sample leading to inefficient energy consumption in wireless sensor network. To solve this problem, we propose a new scheme by using sparse random measurement matrix. In this scheme, the formation of routing trees with low cost and fair distribution of load on the network significantly reduces energy consumption. Toward this goal, a new algorithm called “weighted compressive data gathering (WCDG)” is suggested in which by creating weighted routing trees and using the compressive sampling, the data belong to all of nodes of each path is aggregated and then, sent to the sink node. Considering the power control ability in sensor nodes, efficient paths are selected in this algorithm. Numerical results demonstrate the efficiency of the proposed algorithm with compared to the conventional data aggregation schemes in terms of energy consumption, load balancing, and network lifetime. Manuscript profile -
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328 - Feature Extraction and Lexicon Expanded in Opinion Mining through Persian Reviews
E. Golpar-Rabooki S. Zarghamifar S. ZarghamifarOpinion mining deals with an analysis of user reviews for extracting their opinions, sentiments and demands in a specific area, which plays an important role in making major decisions in such areas. In general, opinion mining extracts user reviews at three levels of doc MoreOpinion mining deals with an analysis of user reviews for extracting their opinions, sentiments and demands in a specific area, which plays an important role in making major decisions in such areas. In general, opinion mining extracts user reviews at three levels of document, sentence and feature. Opinion mining at the feature level is taken into consideration more than the other two levels due to orientation analysis of different aspects of an area. In this paper, one method is introduced for a feature extraction. The recommended method consists of four main stages. First, opinion-mining lexicon for Persian is created. This lexicon is used to determine the orientation of users’ reviews. Second, the preprocessing stage includes unification of writing, tokenization, creating parts-of-speech tagging and syntactic dependency parsing for documents. Third, the extraction of features uses the method including dependency grammar based feature extraction. Fourth, the features and polarities of the word reviews extracted in the previous stage are modified and the final features' polarity is determined. To assess the suggested techniques, a set of user reviews in both scopes of university and cell phone areas were collected and the results of the method were compared with frequency-based feature extraction method. Manuscript profile -
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329 - Key Concept Extraction Using FrameNet and Concept Chains
S. Mohammadi K. BadieDuring last years, many approaches have been presented for the automatic keyword or key phrase extraction. But there are a few approaches for the key concept or key point extraction and they are often based on the statistical methods. The key Concept extraction is a pr MoreDuring last years, many approaches have been presented for the automatic keyword or key phrase extraction. But there are a few approaches for the key concept or key point extraction and they are often based on the statistical methods. The key Concept extraction is a process to identify phrases referring to the concepts of the interests in an unstructured text. In this paper, a new approach has been proposed to the Key Concept Extraction (KCE) by using of FrameNet. This approach is based on the natural language processing methods. The FrameNet is used for shallow semantic parsing of the original texts. Then the concept chains are constructed. For each concept, a score vector with four elements is assigned. Three of them are based on the chains. As the final attempt, a set of concepts is extracted its score are greater than threshold. They contain the most important concept of the main text. The objective and the human-based subjective evaluation have been performed. Precision and recall criteria are investigated. The process of the automatic key concept extraction can be useful in the electronic document indexing, the digital libraries’ building, the categorizing, the text clustering and classifying, the summarizing and the searching. Manuscript profile -
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330 - A Near Real-Time Data Warehouse Architecture Based on Ontology
S. M. Shafaei S. M. ShafaeiData warehouse does not provide external data that are required to dynamically build after design and create the data warehouse. Therefore, analysts conduct effective analysis to find a correlation between external data and data warehouse data, and in other cases requir MoreData warehouse does not provide external data that are required to dynamically build after design and create the data warehouse. Therefore, analysts conduct effective analysis to find a correlation between external data and data warehouse data, and in other cases requires a comparison both external data and data warehouse data together. The analyst forced to repeat some past repetitive situations. This includes creating terminology, measures and comparison. In this paper, for graduates of this problem, a real-time data warehouse architecture based on ontology is proposed. Furthermore, an algorithm to reduce the response time to users’ queries using materialized views and parallel processing is proposed. A case study to demonstrate how to create correlation between external data and data warehouse data is done and the results show the correlation between external data and data warehouse data is discovered. In experiments, using both direct and parent materialized views approaches in existing data warehouse architecture, reduce response time to users’ sequential, comparative and combination queries. Manuscript profile -
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331 - A Parallel Bacterial Foraging Optimization Algorithm implementation on GPU
A. Rafiee S. M. MosaviBacterial foraging algorithm is one of the population-based optimization algorithms that used for solving many search problems in various branches of sciences. One of the issues discussed today is parallel implementation of population-based optimization algorithms on Gr MoreBacterial foraging algorithm is one of the population-based optimization algorithms that used for solving many search problems in various branches of sciences. One of the issues discussed today is parallel implementation of population-based optimization algorithms on Graphic Processor Units. Due to the low speed of bacterial foraging algorithm in the face of complex problem and also lack the ability to solve large-scale problems by this algorithm, Implementation on the graphics processor is a suitable solution to cover the weaknesses of this algorithm. In this paper, we proposed a parallel version of bacterial foraging algorithm which designed by CUDA and has ability to run on GPUs. The performance of this algorithm is evaluated by using a number of famous optimization problems in comparison with the standard bacterial foraging optimization algorithm. The results show that Parallel Algorithm is faster and more efficient than standard bacterial foraging optimization algorithm. Manuscript profile -
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332 - An Efficient Routing Algorithm for Three-Dimensional Networks On-Chip with Partially Vertical Links
F. Vahdat Panah Ahmad patooghyThree-Dimensional Chips are made of stacking silicon layers which communicate with each other by Through-Silicon-Via (TSV) links. Manufacturing cost of Three-Dimensional chips is a function of the number of TSVs because the fabricating of a three-dimensional chip with f MoreThree-Dimensional Chips are made of stacking silicon layers which communicate with each other by Through-Silicon-Via (TSV) links. Manufacturing cost of Three-Dimensional chips is a function of the number of TSVs because the fabricating of a three-dimensional chip with fully vertical links is of high cost and high fabrication complexity. The packet routing strategies in the 3D NoCs with partially TSVs is more complex than that in the 2D NoCs. In this paper, we proposed a routing algorithm for the 3D NoCs with partial TSVs, which provides a dynamic routing with maximum adaptivity for packets by dividing the network into three groups of layers, rows and columns. This algorithm is independent of vertical channel's position but related to layer number of the current packet and based on the layer number, odd or even, uses a special turn strategy to route packets on rows and columns with odd or even numbers. The proposed routing algorithm mitigates deadlock and livelock with only two virtual. The experiments show that average packet latency in proposed algorithm is 32.8% smaller than that in Elevator_First which is a well-known algorithm for packet routing in 3D chips. Also, this improvement on average packet latency and network throughput will be more with increasing on network size and reduction on TSV number. Manuscript profile -
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333 - Placement of AVRs and Reconfiguration of Distribution Networks Simultaneously and Robust Considering Load Uncertainty
M. R. Shakarami Y. Mohammadi Pour: In this paper, optimal locating for AVRs and reconfiguration of distribution networks were assessed simultaneously as an optimization problem. A new objective function was introducing which incorporated several electrical indices including real power losses, reactive More: In this paper, optimal locating for AVRs and reconfiguration of distribution networks were assessed simultaneously as an optimization problem. A new objective function was introducing which incorporated several electrical indices including real power losses, reactive power losses, reliability, voltage profile, voltage stability, and load capacity of lines (MVA). Various load levels were incorporated into the objective function to make sure that switch status in reconfiguration and AVR taps and locations would be robust against load variations. This paper also introduced a new method for calculating the load levels with respect to load uncertainty. It also considered all loads based on a voltage-dependent model. Several scenarios are defined to thoroughly assess the proposed approach. Integer particle swarm optimization algorithm (IPSO) was used to solve the mentioned optimization problem. The results obtained by the simulation of 33-bus and 69-bus standard IEEE .radial power distribution networks demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed approach Manuscript profile -
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334 - Transmission Expansion Planning in a Deregulated Power System Using Multiobjective Differential Evolution Algorithm
f. rashidiTransmission lines are widely used for transferring electrical energy from power plants to loads, interconnecting load centers and improving reliability of power systems. Due to recent society developments, the need for electrical energy has increased which in turn requ MoreTransmission lines are widely used for transferring electrical energy from power plants to loads, interconnecting load centers and improving reliability of power systems. Due to recent society developments, the need for electrical energy has increased which in turn requires more investment in constructing additional electrical transmission lines. Power system restructuring and deregulation has increased uncertainties in transmission expansion planning and made investment in electrical transmission lines more complicated and less appealing for private parties. This paper proposes a new approach for transmission line expansion planning in deregulated networks. To do that, a multi objective programming problem which consists of various objective functions such as minimizing capital investment for constructing new transmission lines, minimizing congestion in transmission lines and maximizing the investment from private parties is suggested such that access to competitive, economic and reliable energy market is facilitated. To solve the proposed multi objective optimization problem, the Pareto differential evolution algorithm is used. Applying this algorithm to the proposed multi objective programming problem generates set of optimal plans that shows the best compromise between objective functions. The final plan, among the generated plans, is selected using a max-min fuzzy decision making. The proposed method is applied on the IEEE 24 bus test system and effectiveness of the proposed method is verified. Manuscript profile -
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335 - Optimal and Simultaneously Compensation of Active, and Reactive Powers in Power System Using of Plug in Electric Vehicle
f. rashidi H. Feshki FarahaniPlug in electric vehicles besides environment pollution reduction can help power system operation. One of the most important capabilities of them is providing activeand reactive power. This paper considers grid constraints, technical concerns and market price and propos MorePlug in electric vehicles besides environment pollution reduction can help power system operation. One of the most important capabilities of them is providing activeand reactive power. This paper considers grid constraints, technical concerns and market price and proposes a framework to allocate the PEV capacity such that operational cost paid by distribution system operator (DSO) to power provider of active and reactive power is minimized. For this purpose, an objective function is defined that includes the payment for each power provider. This objective function is minimized based on particle swarm optimization subject to grid and vehicles constraints. In this framework, the PEVs compete with generator to produce active and reactive power. In order to accelerate the optimization process and prevent the algorithm from being trapped in local optima, new heuristic approaches are included to the original PSO algorithm. To evaluate the effectiveness of the propose method, it is implemented on the low voltage with 134 customer and including the other power providers and the amount of each participants production and payment cost to each component is determined. Manuscript profile -
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336 - Seam Carving Speed Improvement by Odd and Even Subimages Decomposition
F. Siar S. MozaffariSeam carving is one of content aware image retargeting techniques. In this method, a path of pixels with lowest energy, called seam, crossing from top to bottom or from left to right in an image is extracted. By removing or inserting seams, size of the image can be chan MoreSeam carving is one of content aware image retargeting techniques. In this method, a path of pixels with lowest energy, called seam, crossing from top to bottom or from left to right in an image is extracted. By removing or inserting seams, size of the image can be changed. Speed and quality are two main parameters in seam carving. In this paper a new method for speed enhancement of seam carving is proposed. The input image is decomposed into odd and even subimages and searching for seams is performed in parallel in these subimages. Compared to the original seam carving, the proposed method improves the speed at least by two times while maintain image’s quality unchanged. Previous seam searching algorithms can be utilized in our method or it can be combined with other parallel processing schemes. Finally, image quality of the proposed seam carving is improved. Manuscript profile -
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337 - Separating Bichromatic Point Sets by Fixed Angle Double Wedges
M. Maleki Shahrakiand A. Bagheri M. NayeriThe point-set covering is one of the important problems in computational geometry, which has many applications. In this problem, the given points should be covered by at least one geometric shape. A variant of the problem is the point-set separation, in which there are MoreThe point-set covering is one of the important problems in computational geometry, which has many applications. In this problem, the given points should be covered by at least one geometric shape. A variant of the problem is the point-set separation, in which there are at least two different kinds of points which are colored by different colors. The geometric shapes, which are called separators, should only cover the points of the same color. In this paper, separation of blue and red points by a double-wedge of a given angle θ is considered. The proposed algorithm reports all separator θ angle double-wedges in optimal time O(nlogn). Manuscript profile -
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338 - Optimum Design of Out-runner PM BLDC Motor with High Torque Density for Flywheel Applications as Energy Storages: Design, FEA and Fabrication
O. Safdarzadeh H. Torkaman Mohammad Mahdavy FakhrOptimum design of electrical motors may be considered as a complex optimization problem due to the wide variety of mechanical, electrical, electromagnetics parameters, although recently it can be accomplished utilizing heuristic optimization algorithms. In this paper op MoreOptimum design of electrical motors may be considered as a complex optimization problem due to the wide variety of mechanical, electrical, electromagnetics parameters, although recently it can be accomplished utilizing heuristic optimization algorithms. In this paper optimum design of an out-runner PM BLDC motor for flywheel energy storage applications is performed. The optimization utilized particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm to achieve maximum torque density. Accordingly, the motor design equations are employed in the fitness function of the algorithm. Based on the random initial values and respecting the designs constraints, the optimum design is achieved. Effectiveness of the algorithm results are verified by finite element analysis (FEA) and motor operating parameters are obtained and analyzed. Finally, the prototype of the motor is fabricated and experimental results are demonstrated to show the applicability of the model and analysis. Manuscript profile -
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339 - A Self-Learning Single Image Super-Resolution by Considering Consistency in Adjacent Pixels
M. Habibi A. Ahmadyfard H. hassanpourIn this paper, we propose a self-learning single image super-resolution. In our proposed method, adjacent pixels information in smooth area is used. Low and high-resolution pyramids are built by applying up-sampling and down-sampling techniques on input image, as traini MoreIn this paper, we propose a self-learning single image super-resolution. In our proposed method, adjacent pixels information in smooth area is used. Low and high-resolution pyramids are built by applying up-sampling and down-sampling techniques on input image, as training data. In training phase, we apply support vector regression (SVR) to model the relationship between the pair of low and high-resolution images. For each patch in the low-resolution image, sparse representation is extracted as a feature vector. In this paper, in order to reduce the edge blurring effects, we first separate edge pixels from non-edge pixels. In the smooth area, because of the similar colors around the each pixel, the center pixel value is determined by considering the reconstructed adjacent pixels. Experimental results show that the proposed method is quantitatively and qualitatively outperform the competitive super-resolution approaches. Manuscript profile -
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340 - Design of Parity Preserving Reversible Signed Multiplier Circuit
M. Haghparast A. BolhassaniOne of the major challenges and constraints in designing very large integrated circuits is the power dissipation of transistors. Reversible logic is one of the new paradigm in reducing the power consumption of digital circuits in the quantum computing field. In this pap MoreOne of the major challenges and constraints in designing very large integrated circuits is the power dissipation of transistors. Reversible logic is one of the new paradigm in reducing the power consumption of digital circuits in the quantum computing field. In this paper, an improved design of a parallel 5-bit parity preserving reversible signed multiplier circuit is presented. Reversible circuit designs with parity preserving property are an important issue for the implementation of fault tolerant systems in nanotechnology area. To design of the proposed multiplier, the reversible full adder circuit using 5×5 reversible HBF block with low quantum cost, and the 4×4 reversible HBL gate, with parity preserving property are proposed. The structure of the multiplier circuit consists of two parts of the partial product generation (PPG) and multi-operand addition (MOA). This structure is based on Baugh-Wooley and Wallace-Tree algorithms, which results in improved speed of operation in a 5-bit multiplier for signed digits. The proposed circuits are optimized based on important evaluation issues such as quantum cost, garbage outputs and constant inputs, and also are compared with the existing circuits. The main goal is to reduce the quantum cost, the number of constant inputs and garbage outputs in the design of the proposed multiplier circuit. The results of the final evaluation and comparison shows that the proposed multiplier in this study is improved by 26% in quantum cost, 9% in garbage outputs and 9% in constant inputs relative to the best existing designs. Manuscript profile -
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341 - Identifying Primary User Emulation Attacks in Cognitive Radio Network Based on Bayesian Nonparametric Bayesian
K. Akbari J. AboueiCognitive radio as a key technology is taken into consideration widely to cope with the shortage of spectrum in wireless networks. One of the major challenges to realization of CR networks is security. The most important of these threats is primary user emulation attack MoreCognitive radio as a key technology is taken into consideration widely to cope with the shortage of spectrum in wireless networks. One of the major challenges to realization of CR networks is security. The most important of these threats is primary user emulation attack, thus malicious user attempts to send a signal same as primary user's signal to deceive secondary users and prevent them from sending signals in the spectrum holes. Meanwhile, causing traffic in CR network, malicious user obtains a frequency band to send their information. In this thesis, a method to identify primary user emulation attack is proposed. According to this method, primary users and malicious users are distinguished by clustering. In this method, the number of active users is recognized in the CR network by clustering. Indeed, by using Dirichlet process mixture model classification based on the Bayesian Nonparametric method, primary users are clustered. In addition, to achieve higher convergence rate, Chinese restaurant process method to initialize and non-uniform sampling is applied to select clusters parameter. Manuscript profile -
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342 - Visual Distractors Detecting in Images Using Weighted Two Phase Test Sample Sparse Representation Method
F. Sabouri F. yaghmaeeThe image observer usually wants to receive the message and the main subject of the image in the shortest time. Hence, assuming there is useful information in the salient regions, the human vision system unconsciously guides visual attention towards them. This assumptio MoreThe image observer usually wants to receive the message and the main subject of the image in the shortest time. Hence, assuming there is useful information in the salient regions, the human vision system unconsciously guides visual attention towards them. This assumption is not always correct in practice, and in some cases, salient regions merely cause visual distractions. Therefore, in different applications, a mechanism is needed to identify these regions. To prevent from distracting observer’s attention from the main subject, these regions are eliminated. Furthermore, neglecting these regions could be of considerable assistance to the methods that function base on salient regions recognition. So, in this paper, Based on the methods of the class imbalance challenge each segment of training images in the dataset is a partition to 9 classes according to the relevant mask in the dataset, that the number of each class is proportional to its disturbance intensity. Then, segment-based features are extracted and determining the class of each segment is determined according to WTPTSSR method, which is based on the Sparse Coding and Representation system.Finally, in order to precisely analyzing the proposed method and comparing it to other approaches, four analysis criteria with different performances are presented. According to results, despite being time-consuming, the proposed method has a higher accuracy than the previous ones. Manuscript profile -
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343 - Design and Construction of High-Current Line-Commutated Rectifier Based on Parallel Thyristors
M. Shahparasti Mohammad Farzi M. Arefian R. Asad M. Sharei-pourThis paper presents the process of designing and manufacturing a high-current line-commutated rectifier, which consists of six high current valves. Every valve is constructed through the parallelization of the four thyristors. The design of the physical structure, the p MoreThis paper presents the process of designing and manufacturing a high-current line-commutated rectifier, which consists of six high current valves. Every valve is constructed through the parallelization of the four thyristors. The design of the physical structure, the placement of busbars, and the arrangement of parallel thyristors are made using an innovative technique so that the current flows equally between them. To ensure equal flow distribution, in addition to the design of hardware structure and the use of suitable methods for simultaneous and accurate triggering of parallel thyristors, a new control technique based on the temperature measurement of each thyristor is proposed. Finally, the experimental results of a 170V, 4000A rectifier are presented to verify the proposed hardware design and control method. Manuscript profile -
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344 - Traffic Patterns Detection in Video Surveillance Using Optical Flow and Topic Model
Amin Moradi Asadollah Shahbahrami Alireza AkoshidehResearch in the field of video surveillance systems has been improving because of the increasing need for intelligent monitoring, control and management. Given the large amount of data on these intelligent transportation systems, extracting patterns and automatically la MoreResearch in the field of video surveillance systems has been improving because of the increasing need for intelligent monitoring, control and management. Given the large amount of data on these intelligent transportation systems, extracting patterns and automatically labeling them is a challenging task. In this paper, a topic model was used to detect and extract traffic patterns at intersections so that visual patterns are transformed into visual words. The input video is first split into clips. Then, the flow characteristics of the clips, which are based on abundant local motion vector information, are computed using optical flow algorithms and converted to visual words. After that, with a non-probabilistic topic model, the traffic patterns are extracted to the designed system by a group sparse topical coding method. These patterns represent visible motion that can be used to describe a scene by answering a behavioral question such as: Where does a vehicle go? The results of the implementation of the proposed method on the QMUL video database show that the proposed method can correctly detect and display meaningful traffic patterns such as turn left, turn right and crossing a roundabout. Manuscript profile -
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345 - Blind Two-Channel Speech Source Separation Based on Localization
Hassan Alisufi M. Khademi Abbas Ebrahimi moghadamThis paper presents a new method for blind two-channel speech sources separation without the need for prior knowledge about speech sources. In the proposed method, by weighting the mixture signal spectrum based on the location of the speech sources in terms of distance MoreThis paper presents a new method for blind two-channel speech sources separation without the need for prior knowledge about speech sources. In the proposed method, by weighting the mixture signal spectrum based on the location of the speech sources in terms of distance to the microphone, the speech sources are separated. Therefore, by forming an angular spectrum by generalized cross-correlation function, the speech sources in the mixture signal are localized. First, by creating an angular spectrogram by generalized cross-correlation function, the speech sources in the mixture signal are localized. Then according to the location of the sources, the amplitude of the mixture signal spectrum is weighted. By multiplying the weighted spectrum by the values obtained from the angular spectrograms, a binary mask is constructed for each source. By applying the binary mask to the amplitude of the mixture signal spectrum, the speech sources are separated. This method is evaluated on SiSEC database and the measurement tools and criteria contained in this database are used for evaluation. The results show that the proposed method is comparable in terms of the criteria available in the database to the competing ones, has lower computational complexity. Manuscript profile -
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346 - A Non-Parametric Proximity-Based Method for Outlier Detection
Y. Salehi نگین دانشپورThe detection of outliers is a task in data mining and machine learning and it’s an important step in data preprocessing. In this paper, in order to detect proximity-based outliers, a non-parametric method is proposed called NPOD. The proposed method is a combination of MoreThe detection of outliers is a task in data mining and machine learning and it’s an important step in data preprocessing. In this paper, in order to detect proximity-based outliers, a non-parametric method is proposed called NPOD. The proposed method is a combination of distance-based and density-based methods and has the ability to detect outliers in both local and global scenarios. This method does not require to determine any parameters of neighborhood radius, the threshold of existing points in the neighborhood radius, and the nearest neighbor parameters. In order to detect outliers, a new method of scoring is presented. Experimental results on the UCI datasets show that this algorithm, in spite of being non-parametric, has comparable results with previous methods. Also in some cases, it has the best performance. Manuscript profile -
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347 - High Performance Computing via Improvement of Random Forest Algorithm Using Compression and Parallelization Techniques
Naeimeh Mohammad Karimi Mohammad Ghasemzadeh Mahdi Yazdian Dehkordi Amin NezaratThis research seeks to promote one of the widely being used algorithms in machine learning, known as the random forest algorithm. For this purpose, we use compression and parallelization techniques. The main challenge we address in this research is about application of MoreThis research seeks to promote one of the widely being used algorithms in machine learning, known as the random forest algorithm. For this purpose, we use compression and parallelization techniques. The main challenge we address in this research is about application of the random forest algorithm in processing and analyzing big data. In such cases, this algorithm does not show the usual and required performance, due to the needed large number of memory access. This research demonstrates how we can achieve the desired goal by using an innovative compression method, along with parallelization techniques. In this regard, the same components of the trees in the random forest are combined and shared. Also, a vectorization-based parallelization approach, along with a shared-memory-based parallelization method, are used in the processing phase. In order to evaluate its performance, we run it on the Kaggle benchmarks, which are being used widely in machine learning competitions. The experimental results show that contribution of the proposed compression method, could reduce 61% of the required processing time; meanwhile, application of the compression along with the named parallelization methods could lead to about 95% of improvement. Overall, this research implies that the proposed solution can provide an effective step toward high performance computing. Manuscript profile -
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348 - Robust Optimal Stable Fuzzy Controller Design for Stabilization of Electric Vehicle Speed, in Presence of Parametric Uncertainties and External Disturbances
Mohammad Veysi M. Shasadeghi M. R. SoltanpourIn electric vehicle’s nonlinear dynamic equations, some parameters has uncertainty such as the coefficient of rolling resistance, drag coefficient, armature resistance and field winding resistance. Design of a controller that is robust in the presence of these parametri MoreIn electric vehicle’s nonlinear dynamic equations, some parameters has uncertainty such as the coefficient of rolling resistance, drag coefficient, armature resistance and field winding resistance. Design of a controller that is robust in the presence of these parametric uncertainties and also in presence of external disturbances, and on the other hand simultaneously satisfies the optimality criteria, is a challenging issue. In practical applications, in addition to the above problem, the computational load of the control input should also be considered and provide a rational interaction between the controller's desirable performance and the calculations volume. In the present paper, a robust optimal stable fuzzy controller based on the parallel distributed compensation is designed, using Takagi-Sugeno fuzzy model of electric vehicle. The stabilizer feedback gains of fuzzy model, the upper bound of the uncertainties, the upper bound of the disturbances effect, and the upper bound of the cost function are obtained completely offline, through the solving of a minimization problem based on the linear matrix inequality. Therefore, the calculation volume of the control input is extremely low. This allows the practical implementation of the proposed controller. The favorable performance of the proposed controller is demonstrated in five-step simulations. Manuscript profile -
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349 - Optimal Design of Six-Phase Radial Flux Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator for Small Scale Wind Turbine Applications
M. E. Moazzen S. A. GholamianThis paper presents optimal design of a six-phase permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) for use in direct drive wind turbines. High Dimensions and manufacturing cost and low efficiency are the disadvantages of generators connected to wind turbines without gearbo MoreThis paper presents optimal design of a six-phase permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) for use in direct drive wind turbines. High Dimensions and manufacturing cost and low efficiency are the disadvantages of generators connected to wind turbines without gearbox because of their low nominal speed. Therefore, the main purpose of this paper is to optimize the design of the PMSG based on the reduction of losses and the construction cost of the generator. For this purpose, the relations governing the design of the radial flux PMSG have been introduced and then a design algorithm has been extracted. Subsequently, by defining a multi-objective optimization problem and using the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm, the optimum design variables are determined in a suitable range and the minimum losses and construction cost of the generator are obtained. The optimal design has been verified by using finite element analysis. Manuscript profile -
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350 - Design and Analysis of an Improved LMS/Newton Adaptive Algorithm for Acoustic Echo Cancellation
Mehdi BekraniSome of important issues in acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) using adaptive filters are the sparseness of the acoustic path impulse responses and strong dependency of the convergence performance of adaptive algorithm to the eigenvalue spread of the input signal correlat MoreSome of important issues in acoustic echo cancellation (AEC) using adaptive filters are the sparseness of the acoustic path impulse responses and strong dependency of the convergence performance of adaptive algorithm to the eigenvalue spread of the input signal correlation matrix. These issues result in a performance degradation of the adaptive AEC systems. In this paper, to improve the performance of the LMS/Newton adaptive algorithm in AEC, the matrix inverse computation is modified. To this end, the matrix inversion lemma is employed such that the contribution of the matrix inverse in the weight update is initially high and as a result, the dependency of the adaptive algorithm to the eigenvalue spread is low during the initial convergence. In addition, for the step-size adjustment, an improved proportionate method is applied such that during the convergence, the contribution of those weights having higher amplitudes in the adaptation process is gradually varied to become identical at the end of convergence. The proposed adaptive proportionate method, results in both convergence rate and steady-state performance improvement for identification of sparse acoustic impulse responses. Simulation results using a colored speech-like signal shows the steady-state misalignment of the proposed algorithm is typically 6.5 dB lower than that of the LMS/Newton algorithm. Moreover, the convergence of the proposed algorithm is typically 3.6 sec faster than that of the PNLMS algorithm, to achieve a misalignment of -17 dB. Theoretical misalignment analyses in the transient and steady state are presented and verified with simulation results. Manuscript profile -
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351 - Analysis and Evaluation of the Effect of Design Parameters on Timing Parameters and Power Consumption of Static Flip-Flop in 16 nm Technology Node
E. Mahmoodi Morteza GholipourFlip-flop is one of the important elements in the digital circuit’s design, which its performance affects the speed and power of the system. In this paper, appropriate simulations are used to obtain the timing parameters of the static flip-flop and investigate the effec MoreFlip-flop is one of the important elements in the digital circuit’s design, which its performance affects the speed and power of the system. In this paper, appropriate simulations are used to obtain the timing parameters of the static flip-flop and investigate the effect of the width of different transistors on these parameters. Then, the effects of the supply voltage and manufacturing process parameters variation on the performance of the flip-flop are investigated. The widths of transistors are determined based on the desired energy-delay product (EDP) and power-delay product (PDP) for these two cases separately. Then, the effect of voltage variations on the increase of EDP and PDP are investigated compared to the base flip-flop. We used a static D-type flip-flop in our simulations. The simulations were performed using the HSPICE in 16 nm technology node at 1 GHz frequency. Manuscript profile -
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352 - Investigating the Absorption Performance of Ink-Jet Printed Microwave Transmission Line at S Band
Mohammad Momeni-Nasab سیدمنصور بیدکی Mohsen Hadizadeh Masoud MovahhediInk-jet printing technology is one of the most promising printing techniques enabling fabrication of conductive patterns in a one-step and direct process. In this study, a microwave transmission line is fabricated on RO4003C substrate using water-based reactive inks and MoreInk-jet printing technology is one of the most promising printing techniques enabling fabrication of conductive patterns in a one-step and direct process. In this study, a microwave transmission line is fabricated on RO4003C substrate using water-based reactive inks and ink-jet printing technique. The fabricated transmission line structure includes an ink-jet printed silver line, a dielectric layer, and a continuous metallic ground plate. The conductivity of the printed line is measured using Four-point probe method. The electromagnetic wave absorption rate of the printed transmission line is simulated according to the measured conductivity, which proves a good agreement with the measured absorption rate at S band (2-4 GHz frequency range). Manuscript profile -
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353 - Evaluating Schottky-Barrier-Type GNRFETs-Based Static Flip-Flop Characteristic under Manufacturing Process Parameters Variations
Erfan Abbasian Morteza GholipourGraphene nanoribbon field-effect transistors (GNRFETs) have emerged as encouraging replacement candidate for traditional silicon-based transistor in next-generation technology. Since GNRFETs’ channel is about a few nanometers, impact of manufacturing process variations MoreGraphene nanoribbon field-effect transistors (GNRFETs) have emerged as encouraging replacement candidate for traditional silicon-based transistor in next-generation technology. Since GNRFETs’ channel is about a few nanometers, impact of manufacturing process variations on circuits’ performance is very large. In this paper, impact of manufacturing process variations such as oxide thickness, channel length, and number of dimer lines on schottky-barrier-type GNRFETs (SB-GNRFETs)-based static flip-flop characteristics such as delay, power, and energy-delay-product (EDP) is evaluated and analyzed. Furthermore, Monte-Carlo (MC) simulations have been performed for statistical analysis of these variations. With change in the oxide thickness from its nominal value to 1.15 nm, the propagation delay and EDP are increased by 31.57% and 60.62%, respectively. Also, the channel length variation has the least effect on flip-flop characteristic. The propagation delay and EDP are increased by 315.48 % and 204.79%, respectively, when the number of dimer lines increases by one from its nominal value. The results obtained from MC simulations show that the oxide thickness variations lead to spread of 2.46, 1.57 and 2.39 times higher than the number of dimer lines variations in histogram distribution of flip-flop characteristic. Manuscript profile -
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354 - A Task Scheduling and Mapping Approach to Enhance the Main Design Challenges of Multiprocessor Systems on Chip
حمیدرضا زرندیIn this paper, a static task scheduling and mapping heuristic approach to optimize execution time, reliability, power and temperature of multiprocessor systems on chip is presented. This method is proposed based on the list scheduling approach and utilized task replicat MoreIn this paper, a static task scheduling and mapping heuristic approach to optimize execution time, reliability, power and temperature of multiprocessor systems on chip is presented. This method is proposed based on the list scheduling approach and utilized task replication, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, and adding cooling slacks to improve reliability, power consumption and temperature to expand the design space and explore the solution set more efficiently. Due to the existing trade-offs among the considered parameters and their optimization, the optimization process is complicated and our proposed method is used the Pareto front generation technique. Moreover, our proposed method, models the objectives comprehensively to consider their dependency. Several experiments are performed to demonstrate the performance and capability of the proposed method in joint optimization of the parameters and extracting the proper solution set. Compared to the previous research, our proposed method outperforms them in optimizing the considered design parameters and its results is 19% better averagely than an efficient studied heuristic method. Manuscript profile -
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355 - Preventive and Probabilistic-Possibilistic Scheduling of Microgrid against the Natural Phenomena in the Presence of Electric Vehicles
Amirhossein Nasri A. Abdollahi M. RashidinejadThis paper proposes a preventive and probabilistic–possibilistic framework for day-ahead scheduling of Electric Vehicles (EVs) parking lot and distributed generation in a microgrid. The suggested scheduling is performed in normal and emergency conditions when a natural MoreThis paper proposes a preventive and probabilistic–possibilistic framework for day-ahead scheduling of Electric Vehicles (EVs) parking lot and distributed generation in a microgrid. The suggested scheduling is performed in normal and emergency conditions when a natural phenomenon appears and the microgrid is disconnected from the upstream network. Furthermore, the uncertainty of EVs number in a parking lot is considered by Z-number as a probabilistic-possibilistic model. Moreover, the uncertainties of photovoltaic units generation, wind turbine output power, market price, and load demand are modeled by Monte Carlo as a probabilistic method. Furthermore, natural phenomena occurrences are modeled by considering multifarious scenarios according to when the phenomenon unfolds and how much it takes. In the suggested framework, the operation of parking lots is based on the uncertainty and EVs charging/discharging schedule. The operational cost in normal condition and load shedding cost in addition to operational cost are considered as the objective functions of the proposed structure. To evaluate the performance of the suggested structure, the modified 33-bus IEEE distribution network is employed. Manuscript profile -
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356 - Parity Check Matrix Estimation of k/n Convolutional Coding in Noisy Environment Based on Walsh-Hadamard Transform
Mohammad khaksar H. Khaleghi BizakiBlind estimation of Physical layer transmission parameters, is one of the challenges for smart radios to adapt itself to network standards. These parameters could be transmission rate, modulation and coding scheme that is used for combating with channel errors. Therefor MoreBlind estimation of Physical layer transmission parameters, is one of the challenges for smart radios to adapt itself to network standards. These parameters could be transmission rate, modulation and coding scheme that is used for combating with channel errors. Therefore, Channel Coding Estimation, including code parameters, parity check matrix and generator matrix estimation, is one the interesting research topics in the context of software radios. Algebraic methods like Euclidean methods and Rank-based methods are usually performed on intercepted received sequence to estimate the code. Poor efficiency in a high error probability environment is the main drawback of this methods. Transform-based methods, like Walsh-Hadamard transform is one of the methods that could solve channel coding estimation problem. In this paper, new algorithm based on Walsh-Hadamard Transform is proposed that could reconstruct the parity check matrix of convolutional code with general k/n rate in a high error probability environments (BER>0.07), that has much better performance compared to other methods. This algorithm exploits algebraic properties of convolutional code in order to form k-n equation for estimation of k-n rows of the parity check matrix and then use Walsh-Hadamard transform to solve these equations. Simulation results verified excellent performance of the proposed algorithm in high error probability environments compared to other approaches. Manuscript profile -
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357 - Proposing an Intelligent Method for Design and Optimization of Double tail Comparator
Sadegh Mohammadi-Esfahrood Seyed-Hamid ZahiriThe performance of an Analog/Digital (A/D) converter, various aspects like general architecture of the converter, architecture of the building blocks or design of the blocks can be improved. The comparator block is a fundamental block in data converters. Due to contradi MoreThe performance of an Analog/Digital (A/D) converter, various aspects like general architecture of the converter, architecture of the building blocks or design of the blocks can be improved. The comparator block is a fundamental block in data converters. Due to contradicting design purposes, circuit constraints and necessities, design of comparators and obtaining best circuit performance are complicated and challenging. Such challenges in circuit design necessitate presenting approaches which not only satisfy all the objectives but also, they are cost effective in terms of time and cost. One of the approaches which has recently attracted attentions is the heuristic algorithms based intelligent Methods. Inclined Planes system Optimization algorithm (IPO) is a novel heuristic algorithm inspired by dynamic movement of the objects on frictionless inclined planes. But despite its remarkable ability for exploration and exploitation of the search space, its standard model has complex relationships with many structural parameters that often confuse the user in choosing the effective values for them. In this paper, IPO algorithm is simplified to present a heuristic algorithm (called SIPO) and its efficiency in optimization of 10 standard benchmarks has been evaluated. Then, a multi-objective version of the proposed algorithm (called MOSIPO) for design and optimization of double tail comparator is presented and its efficiency in optimization of double tail comparator has been evaluated and compared with popular multi-objective intelligent methods. The results clearly demonstrate the improved performance and superiority of SIPO and MOSIPO compared to the other methods. Manuscript profile -
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358 - Efficient Document Partitioning for Load Balancing between Servers Using Term Frequency of Past Queries
Reyhaneh Torab Sajjad ZarifzadehThe main goal of web search engines is to find the most relevant results with respect to the user query in a shortest possible time. To do so, the crawled documents have to be partitioned between several servers in order to use their aggregate retrieval and processing p MoreThe main goal of web search engines is to find the most relevant results with respect to the user query in a shortest possible time. To do so, the crawled documents have to be partitioned between several servers in order to use their aggregate retrieval and processing power. The search engines use different policies for efficient partitioning of documents. In this paper, we propose a new document partitioning method that intends to balance the load between servers to reduce the response time of queries. The idea is to weigh each term based on its daily frequency in log of past queries. We then assign a weight to each document via summing the weight of its substituent terms. The weight of a document approximates the likelihood of its presence in future search results. Finally, the documents are partitioned between servers in a way that the sum of document weights in each server becomes roughly equal. Our evaluation results show that the proposed method is able to balance the load by about 20% better than former algorithms, especially in the peak of search engine traffic. Manuscript profile -
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359 - Family of Variable Step-Size Affine Projection Adaptive Algorithms in Diffusion Distributed Networks
Mohammad S. E. Abadi E. HeydariDistributed processing uses local computations at each node and communications among neighboring nodes to solve the problems over the entire network. Diffusion is one of the methods for performing distributed networks. This paper presents a novel Variable Step-Size Diff MoreDistributed processing uses local computations at each node and communications among neighboring nodes to solve the problems over the entire network. Diffusion is one of the methods for performing distributed networks. This paper presents a novel Variable Step-Size Diffusion Affine Projection Algorithm (VSS-DAPA) to improve the performance of the Diffusion Affine Projection Algorithm (DAPA) in distributed networks. The variable step-size of each node is obtained by minimizing the Mean-Square Deviation (MSD) in that node. In comparison with Diffusion Affine Projection Algorithm (DAPA), the VSS-DAPA algorithm has faster convergence speed and lower steady-state error. To reduce the computational complexity of VSS-DAPA, the Variable Step-Size Selective Regressors Diffusion Affine Projection Algorithm (VSS-SR-DAPA), the Variable Step-Size Dynamic Selection of Diffusion Affine Projection Algorithm (VSS-DS-DAPA) and Variable Step-Size Selective Partial Update Diffusion Affine Projection Algorithm (VSS-SPU-DAPA) are proposed. Simulation results show the good performance of proposed algorithms in convergence speed and steady-state error. Manuscript profile -
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360 - Anomaly Detection in the Car Trajectories Using Sparse Reconstruction
Reyhane Taghizade Abbas Ebrahimi moghadam M. KhademiIn traffic control and vehicle registration systems a big challenge is achieving a system that automatically detects abnormal driving behavior. In this paper a system for detection of vehicle anomalies proposed, which at first extracts spatio-temporal features form clus MoreIn traffic control and vehicle registration systems a big challenge is achieving a system that automatically detects abnormal driving behavior. In this paper a system for detection of vehicle anomalies proposed, which at first extracts spatio-temporal features form clusters then creates dictionary from these features. This classification stage consists of processes such as, optimized clustering with the bee mating algorithm and sparse processing on spatiotemporal features derived from the training data. Finally the trained classifier is applied to the test data for anomaly detection. The distinction of this study from previous research is using new method of pre-processing to create a dictionary matrix and anomaly detection based on evaluation of matrix that related to each class dependency, which leads to higher accuracy of the proposed method compared to other leading methods. To evaluate the proposed method, UCSD database and video sequences recorded from vehicle traffic on Vakilabad Boulevard at the north side of Ferdowsi University of Mashhad are used and the performance of the proposed method is compare to other competing methods in this field. By analyzing the evaluation standards, we find that the proposed method performance is better than other methods. Manuscript profile -
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361 - Green Cloud Computing with Reduced Energy Consumption in Live Migration Prioritizing Services
Mohammad Rostami Salman GoliToday, the rapid growth in cloud computing resources usage has increased energy consumption in data centers. Green cloud computing goal is to decrease the energy consumption of data centers. In the meantime, service aggregation is a good method to reduce energy consumpt MoreToday, the rapid growth in cloud computing resources usage has increased energy consumption in data centers. Green cloud computing goal is to decrease the energy consumption of data centers. In the meantime, service aggregation is a good method to reduce energy consumption in these systems. Existing aggregation methods with unnecessary migration, the unbalanced workload of hosts, and ignoring the relationship between services may reduce the quality of service and increase energy consumption. Therefore, in this study, by migrating the necessary services based on priority (including the number of children, the level and communication cost of each service), from hosts with the unbalanced workload to hosts that contain partner services, the productivity of available resources is improved and the energy consumption is decreased. Live services migration based on prioritizing and minimizing the number of migrations can also lead to response time decrease and system efficiency increase. The proposed method can lead to an 11.79% decrease in energy consumption, a 12.15% reduction in the number of service migrations, and a 1.55% increase in the number of hosts that have been shut down. Manuscript profile -
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362 - Performance Improvement of Polynomial Neural Network Classifier using Whale Optimization Algorithm
Mahsa Memari A. Harifi a. KhaliliPolynomial neural network (PNN) is a supervised learning algorithm which is one of the most popular models used in real applications. The architectural complexity of polynomial neural network in terms of both number of partial descriptions (PDs) and number of layers, le MorePolynomial neural network (PNN) is a supervised learning algorithm which is one of the most popular models used in real applications. The architectural complexity of polynomial neural network in terms of both number of partial descriptions (PDs) and number of layers, leads to more computation time and more storage space requirement. In general, it can be said that the architecture of the polynomial neural networks is very complex and it requires large memory and computation time. In this research, a novel approach has been proposed to improve the classification performance of a polynomial neural network using the Whale Optimization Algorithm (PNN-WOA). In this approach, the PDs are generated at the first layer based on the combination of two features. The second layer nodes consists of PDs generated in the first layer, input variables and bias. Finally, the polynomial neural network output is obtained by sum of weighted values of the second layer outputs. Using the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA), the best vector of weighting coefficients will be obtained in such a way that the PNN network reach to the highest classification accuracy. Eleven different dataset from UCI database has been used as input data of proposed PNN-WOA and the results has been presented. The proposed method outperforms state-of-the-art approaches such as PNN-RCGA, PNN-MOPPSO, RCPNN-PSO and S-TWSVM in most cases. For datasets, an improvement of accuracy between 0.18% and 10.33% can be seen. Also, the results of the Friedman test indicate the statistical superiority of the proposed PNN-WOA model compared to other methods with p value of 0.039. Manuscript profile -
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363 - Investigation of Leakage Current and Surface Temperature of 230 kV Composite Insulator Under the Influence of Moisture and Contamination Conditions
Saman Mohammadnabi Khosrow RahmaniAs moisture condenses on the surface of the contaminated insulators, the electrical conductivity of the insulator surface increases, resulting in a leakage current on the surface and causing the insulators to fail. Condensation of moisture on the insulator surface occur MoreAs moisture condenses on the surface of the contaminated insulators, the electrical conductivity of the insulator surface increases, resulting in a leakage current on the surface and causing the insulators to fail. Condensation of moisture on the insulator surface occurs due to the mechanism of radiation cooling, mainly in the early mornings of winters. In this case, the temperature of the insulator surface is lower than the dew point. In this paper, a sample of real fine dust collected from the dust center and chemical analysis and measurement of electrical conductivity in the wet state were performed. By simulating a 230-kV contaminated composite insulator in COMSOL Multiphysics software, the magnitude of leakage current was obtained and verified by an experimental test. Also, using heat transfer governing relations, the temperature of the insulator surface during the leakage current flow, was determined and compared with the images captured by the thermo-vision camera during the test. The results show that the leakage current and the surface temperature of the insulator increase with increasing the conduction and thickness of the contamination layer and consequently the probability of insulator failure also increases. Experimental testing shows that simulation of insulators with finite elements-based commercial software can be a reliable method for pre-analysis of insulators. Manuscript profile -
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364 - Energy-Aware Data Gathering in Rechargeable Wireless Sensor Networks Using Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
Vahideh Farahani Leili Farzinvash Mina Zolfy Lighvan Rahim Abri LighvanThis paper investigates the problem of data gathering in rechargeable Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). The low energy harvesting rate of rechargeable nodes necessitates effective energy management in these networks. The existing schemes did not comprehensively examine t MoreThis paper investigates the problem of data gathering in rechargeable Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). The low energy harvesting rate of rechargeable nodes necessitates effective energy management in these networks. The existing schemes did not comprehensively examine the important aspects of energy-aware data gathering including sleep scheduling, and energy-aware clustering and routing. Additionally, most of them proposed greedy algorithms with poor performance. As a result, nodes run out of energy intermittently and temporary disconnections occur throughout the network. In this paper, we propose an energy-efficient data gathering algorithm namely Energy-aware Data Gathering in Rechargeable wireless sensor networks (EDGR). The proposed algorithm divides the original problem into three phases namely sleep scheduling, clustering, and routing, and solves them successively using particle swarm optimization algorithm. As derived from the simulation results, the EDGR algorithm improves the average and standard deviation of the energy stored in the nodes by 17% and 5.6 times, respectively, compared to the previous methods. Also, the packet loss ratio and energy consumption for delivering data to the sink of this scheme is very small and almost zero Manuscript profile -
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365 - A New Measure for Partitioning of Block-Centric Graph Processing Systems
Masoud Sagharichian Morteza Alipour LangouriBlock-centric graph processing systems have received significant attention in recent years. To produce the required partitions, most of these systems use general-purpose partitioning methods. As a result, the performance of them has been limited. To face this problem, s MoreBlock-centric graph processing systems have received significant attention in recent years. To produce the required partitions, most of these systems use general-purpose partitioning methods. As a result, the performance of them has been limited. To face this problem, special partitioning algorithms have been proposed by researchers. However, these methods focused on traditional partitioning measures like the number of cutting-edges and the load-balance. In return, the power of block-centric graph processing systems is due to unique characteristics that are focused on the design of them. According to basic and important characteristics of these systems, in this paper two new measures are proposed as partitioning goals. To the best of our knowledge, the proposed method is the first work that considers the diameter and size of the high-level graph as optimization factors for partitioning purposes. The evaluation of the proposed method over real graphs showed that we could significantly reduce the diameter of the high-level graph. Moreover, the number of cutting-edges of the proposed method are very close to Metis, one of most popular centralized partitioning methods. Since the number of required supersteps in block-centric graph processing systems mainly depends on the diameter of the high-level graph, the proposed method can significantly improve the performance of these systems. Manuscript profile -
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366 - Investigating the Transfer of Learning in the in-Service- Learning in Education Department: Case Study (Khorasan Razavi Province)
سید محمدتقی سجادیThe purpose of this study is to investigate the transfer of learning in the in-service training courses of Education Department. Thus, the study went on to identify those training courses which failed, how this failure took place and what repercussions occurred and then MoreThe purpose of this study is to investigate the transfer of learning in the in-service training courses of Education Department. Thus, the study went on to identify those training courses which failed, how this failure took place and what repercussions occurred and then to design the process of the justification model. Participants of this study consisted of those teachers who had participated in development courses. These participants were 23 teachers from Khorasan Razavi Province, selected purposefully on the basis of data saturation. This study was conducted within qualitative approach using grounded theory method. In order to gather the sine quo non data, semi-structured interviews were used. Afterwards, the interviews were recorded and transcribed. To analyze the gathered narrative data, Strauss and Corbin's method came to help. Consequently, two core phenomena, namely Learning and Learning Transfer emerged which emanated from contextual conditions such as learners, trainers, content, facilities and equipment, time and space, evaluation and feedback. These two phenomena culminated in outcomes which can be categorized as "consequences for Teachers" (such as negative attitude towards training, wastage of time, lack of quality teaching) and "Consequences for Students" (such as disorder and congestion, facing the same old stereotypical methods, lack of updated knowledge, apathy and monotony). At the end, to validate the emerged paradigm, the following criteria were applied: appropriateness (member check), comprehensiveness (member check), understanding (external audit and member check), and clarity (process description). Manuscript profile -
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367 - Investigating the Transfer of Learning in the in-Service- Learning in Education Department: Case Study (Khorasan Razavi Province)
سید محمدتقی سجادیThe purpose of this study is to investigate the transfer of learning in the in-service training courses of Education Department. Thus, the study went on to identify those training courses which failed, how this failure took place and what repercussions occurred and then MoreThe purpose of this study is to investigate the transfer of learning in the in-service training courses of Education Department. Thus, the study went on to identify those training courses which failed, how this failure took place and what repercussions occurred and then to design the process of the justification model. Participants of this study consisted of those teachers who had participated in development courses. These participants were 23 teachers from Khorasan Razavi Province, selected purposefully on the basis of data saturation. This study was conducted within qualitative approach using grounded theory method. In order to gather the sine quo non data, semi-structured interviews were used. Afterwards, the interviews were recorded and transcribed. To analyze the gathered narrative data, Strauss and Corbin's method came to help. Consequently, two core phenomena, namely Learning and Learning Transfer emerged which emanated from contextual conditions such as learners, trainers, content, facilities and equipment, time and space, evaluation and feedback. These two phenomena culminated in outcomes which can be categorized as "consequences for Teachers" (such as negative attitude towards training, wastage of time, lack of quality teaching) and "Consequences for Students" (such as disorder and congestion, facing the same old stereotypical methods, lack of updated knowledge, apathy and monotony). At the end, to validate the emerged paradigm, the following criteria were applied: appropriateness (member check), comprehensiveness (member check), understanding (external audit and member check), and clarity (process description). Manuscript profile -
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368 - The purpose of this study is to investigate the transfer of learning in the in-service training courses of Education Department. Thus, the study went on to identify those training courses which failed, how this failure took place and what repercussions occurred and then to design the process of the justification model. Participants of this study consisted of those teachers who had participated in development courses. These participants were 23 teachers from Khorasan Razavi Province, selected purposefully on the basis of data saturation. This study was conducted within qualitative approach using grounded theory method. In order to gather the sine quo non data, semi-structured interviews were used. Afterwards, the interviews were recorded and transcribed. To analyze the gathered narrative data, Strauss and Corbin's method came to help. Consequently, two core phenomena, namely Learning and Learning Transfer emerged which emanated from contextual conditions such as learners, trainers, content, facilities and equipment, time and space, evaluation and feedback. These two phenomena culminated in outcomes which can be categorized as "consequences for Teachers" (such as negative attitude towards training, wastage of time, lack of quality teaching) and "Consequences for Students" (such as disorder and congestion, facing the same old stereotypical methods, lack of updated knowledge, apathy and monotony). At the end, to validate the emerged paradigm, the following criteria were applied: appropriateness (member check), comprehensiveness (member check), understanding (external audit and member check), and clarity (process description).
سید محمدتقی سجادی مرجان کیانThe purpose of this study is to investigate the transfer of learning in the in-service training courses of Education Department. Thus, the study went on to identify those training courses which failed, how this failure took place and what repercussions occurred and then MoreThe purpose of this study is to investigate the transfer of learning in the in-service training courses of Education Department. Thus, the study went on to identify those training courses which failed, how this failure took place and what repercussions occurred and then to design the process of the justification model. Participants of this study consisted of those teachers who had participated in development courses. These participants were 23 teachers from Khorasan Razavi Province, selected purposefully on the basis of data saturation. This study was conducted within qualitative approach using grounded theory method. In order to gather the sine quo non data, semi-structured interviews were used. Afterwards, the interviews were recorded and transcribed. To analyze the gathered narrative data, Strauss and Corbin's method came to help. Consequently, two core phenomena, namely Learning and Learning Transfer emerged which emanated from contextual conditions such as learners, trainers, content, facilities and equipment, time and space, evaluation and feedback. These two phenomena culminated in outcomes which can be categorized as "consequences for Teachers" (such as negative attitude towards training, wastage of time, lack of quality teaching) and "Consequences for Students" (such as disorder and congestion, facing the same old stereotypical methods, lack of updated knowledge, apathy and monotony). At the end, to validate the emerged paradigm, the following criteria were applied: appropriateness (member check), comprehensiveness (member check), understanding (external audit and member check), and clarity (process description). Manuscript profile -
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369 - Feasibility Study of Education Implementation through Mobile in Tehran Municipality
Seyed Mohsen Tabatabaei MozdabadiModern methods of education such as distance education are considered nowadays due to numerous and varied educational needs of organizations on the one hand and the high costs and spending lots of time for education on the other hand . In the meantime it has been accel MoreModern methods of education such as distance education are considered nowadays due to numerous and varied educational needs of organizations on the one hand and the high costs and spending lots of time for education on the other hand . In the meantime it has been accelerated by rapid progresses in technology. This research attempts to study the implementation feasibility of education through mobile as one of subsets of distance education in Tehran municipality. Statistical population of the research was consisted of financial and administrative staff in Tehran municipality. 330 persons were selected among the statistical population as the sample size randomly. The tool for data collection was questionnaire which its validity and reliability has confirmed by standard methods. The single-sample T-test and Friedman test were used for analyzing the data. The results show that Tehran municipality has essential preparation for education implementation through mobile respectively from learner, social and instrumental aspects. Manuscript profile -
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370 - Evaluating Talent- based Development in Saipa Automobile Manufacturing Company
Khodayar Abili سارا رحمتیThe aim of this study was to determine the status of talent- based development process in the human resources department of Saipa automobile manufacturing company. In terms of purpose this study is an applied research, and research evaluation for data collection. Statis MoreThe aim of this study was to determine the status of talent- based development process in the human resources department of Saipa automobile manufacturing company. In terms of purpose this study is an applied research, and research evaluation for data collection. Statistical society was staff of Saipa Company’s human resources department to 260 people using the random sampling method, 155 of them were selected and questioned. A researcher-made questionnaire consisted of 20 closed questions was used to collect data. The validity of this was reviewed and approved by using view point of university professors and its reliability was calculated 94/5% by using Cronbach's alpha. After gathering and summarizing data, were used descriptive and inferential statistics to analyze and interpret the research questions. The results showed that from the organization's employees point of views the situation of talent based development process is in a favorable level. Moreover, the results indicate a significant gap between the current situation and the desired situation in all components of talent based development process. Solutions for lowering this gap were suggested. Manuscript profile -
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371 - Recognizing the Effective Factors Affecting Human Resource Development (Case study: A Single Provincial Agency SID)
With the emergence of the knowledge economy, human capabilities known as the Attitude change and variety of insight may enhance or reduce development of human resource in organization. Thus it needs rethinking how to provide human resource development. The aim of curren MoreWith the emergence of the knowledge economy, human capabilities known as the Attitude change and variety of insight may enhance or reduce development of human resource in organization. Thus it needs rethinking how to provide human resource development. The aim of current paper is to reorganize effective mental factors and patterns or to explain the dominant mental paradigm for human resource development. The statistical society is experts of SID Organization in a province of Iran. According to the aim of study Q methodology was used and its performance of steps presented 7 effective factors. Based on the results of factor analysis, statistical or new roles for community research unit or experts are provided. Weaknesses that leads to a decrease in human resource development, has also been explained. Manuscript profile -
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372 - Studying effective Factors on Facilitating the Transfer of Learning to the Workplace from the Perspective of Organizational Environment
احمدعلی روح الهی hassan mahjob mehdi kherandishIn today's changing world, training and development of staff is a key strategy for organizations to gain competitive advantage. But the advantage is not achieving only with training courses, Effectiveness of learning is attained if the staff imparts apprentices, knowled MoreIn today's changing world, training and development of staff is a key strategy for organizations to gain competitive advantage. But the advantage is not achieving only with training courses, Effectiveness of learning is attained if the staff imparts apprentices, knowledge, skills and attitudes which are learnt to improve their performance. The aim of the present study is applied research and it is descriptive and survey methods of data collection. In terms of the relationship between variables and specific correlation is based on structural equation modeling. Statistical population research is 460 persons of a military units, that 210 persons were selected based on Morgan table. A researcher-made questionnaire according to Baldwin, et al. (2009) was used to collect data and to test hypotheses with 20 questions about some indexes such as climate for imparting, support of managers, peer support, and action after the training. Data analysis showed that recognized indicators have positive and significant relationship with facilitating the imparting training to the workplace. Manuscript profile -
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373 - The Effect of Gamification on Employee Motivation and Learning at Cooperative Management Training Course in Tehran Pars Oil and Gas Company
Saeed Safaei Movahed Seyed Morteza RikhtegarzadehThe purpose of present study was to notice the effect of gamification on employee motivation and learning at cooperative management training course in Tehran Pars Oil and Gas Company by quasi-experimental method of Pre-test and post-test design with control group. The s MoreThe purpose of present study was to notice the effect of gamification on employee motivation and learning at cooperative management training course in Tehran Pars Oil and Gas Company by quasi-experimental method of Pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population consists of all Pars Oil and Gas Company employees (700 people), which according to John Kerrosol's opinion, 36 were considered through simple random sampling in two experimental groups (18 persons) and control (18 persons). The instrument used in this research was a researcher-made questionnaire designed to measure learning motivation with 20 items in a 7-degree scale. The other instrument is an explanatory teacher-made questionnaire composed of 9 questions. The formal validity of a number of participants in the research and content was confirmed by the supervisor and several experts, and its reliability was confirmed using the Cronbach's alpha for learning motivation questionnaire by acceptable 0.832 value. To analyze the data, descriptive statistic including mean and standard qualification as well as inferential statistics including ANCOVA and MANCOVA covariance were used. The findings showed that the application of the gamification method to motivate and learn employees in Pars Oil & Gas Co. is effective. Manuscript profile -
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374 - Designing and explaining the professional development model of the departments chairs of the University of Tehran based on a Lean approach
mojtaba hajkhozeymh Khodayar Abili javad pourkarimiPurpose: The main purpose of this study is to design and explain the professional development model of the departments chairs of the University of Tehran based on a Lean approach. Method: This research was carried out in two qualitative and quantitative stages, using MorePurpose: The main purpose of this study is to design and explain the professional development model of the departments chairs of the University of Tehran based on a Lean approach. Method: This research was carried out in two qualitative and quantitative stages, using the mixed exploratory research method. The qualitative part of the research was done in two stages. In the first stage of the qualitative section, the existing research background related to the components of professional development of department heads based on a lean approach in Persian and English between 2000 and 2020 was reviewed. After searching, screening and qualitative evaluation of the studies, the final synthesis was performed on 72 studies. In the second stage of the qualitative section, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 experts and experts in the field of higher education who were purposefully selected to identify the appropriate pattern of the context of the University of Tehran. Qualitative data analysis was performed using open and axial coding (theme analysis) and its reliability and validity were evaluated. In the quantitative stage, the descriptive-analytical research method and the statistical population included all the managers of the departments of the University of Tehran with 252 people who using Cochran's sampling formula, 152 people were selected as the sample. Sampling method in this study was stratified random sampling method. In the quantitative part, the required data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. To evaluate the validity of the quantitative research instrument, content validity and construct validity were used and to evaluate the reliability of the instrument, Cronbach's alpha was used, which confirmed the appropriate reliability and validity of the research instrument. Results: The results showed that the professional development of the managers of the departments of the University of Tehran based on a lean approach has five main components (1. Lean leadership / management skills, 2. Lean student skills, 3. Lean research skills, 4. Lean behavioral skills and 5. Skills Lean individual) and 19 indicators. The results of the second-order confirmatory factor analysis showed that the five identified components have a sufficient factor load to predict the professional development of department heads of the University of Tehran based on a lean approach. The results of one-sample t-test showed that the managers of the departments of the University of Tehran evaluated the general situation of their professional development based on a lean approach at a moderate level. Conclusion:The five main components of this research can be an effective model for the professional development of department heads in university of Tehran and have beneficial results in promoting quality, efficiency, effectiveness and waste reduction in university of Tehran. Manuscript profile -
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375 - Analysis of factors affecting student absenteeism in organizational training programs and providing exit solutions
Mohammad hooman doosti Milad JavanmardiIntroduction: In spite of the attention, sensitivity and concern of the custodians of learning and development to identify and cooperate with the professors and also to spend a lot of expenses on conducting training courses, the rate of participation in class-based trai MoreIntroduction: In spite of the attention, sensitivity and concern of the custodians of learning and development to identify and cooperate with the professors and also to spend a lot of expenses on conducting training courses, the rate of participation in class-based training programs is low, hence The purpose of this study was to investigate the causes of student absenteeism in courses and outline strategies. Method: The research method in this study is a mixed type of exploration (a design tool for collecting data). Explain that in the data collection sequence, qualitative data and then quantitative data were collected. In the qualitative section, the deep interview method and the focused group were used and in the quantitative section, researcher-made questionnaire was used. The content validity of the questionnaire was confirmed with the help of five experts and professors in the field of education and its reliability was calculated 0.84 using Cronbach's alpha. The study population consisted of all employees of one of the industrial companies of Isfahan province, based on the Morgan table, 196 were calculated. Results: The results of the present study showed that the impact of all three groups of individual, educational and organizational factors in the absence of learners was more than average. Also, the results of the interview showed that lack of incentive, non-payment of mission and work overtime due to training, lack of calculation of educational privilege, lack of relevance of education records in other human resources systems, high work volume, lack of knowledge transfer mechanisms, limited support of knowledge transfer due to the type of managerial thinking, personal and familial problems are other factors affecting the increase in absenteeism rates and thus reducing the rate of participation in training courses. Conclusion: According to the participants in the research, organizational factors have had the greatest impact on the absenteeism, which is necessary to correct this problem in salary systems. Also, in the educational dimension, it is necessary to improve the design and planning of courses, which it is suggested to use modern teaching methods, classes with less number and relatively strict policies against absenteeism in the classroom. Also, at the individual level, it is suggested that the sense of belonging to the courses in the learners be strengthened through peer mentoring. Manuscript profile -
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376 - Sociological Analysis of the Role and Position of Social Capital in the Lifestyle of Female Employees: Presenting a grounded Theory in the Corona Crisis
alireza sanatkhah mehri arabiIn the face of the coronavirus crisis today, not only the issue of the lifestyle of women who are directly related to coronary heart disease has been considered. But also, the quality of social relations of working women in interaction with social capital (trust, networ MoreIn the face of the coronavirus crisis today, not only the issue of the lifestyle of women who are directly related to coronary heart disease has been considered. But also, the quality of social relations of working women in interaction with social capital (trust, network Citizens' communication, and participation with the health programs of the Corona Anti-Corruption Headquarters has taken attention. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the role and position of social capital in the quality of life of women employees of Kerman University of Medical Sciences during the corona. The present research has applied purpose and descriptive research methods. In terms of the type of study, it is qualitative research based on the data method of the foundation. Statistical population includes all staff of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 1399. Participants in the study are 28 female employees in this University. Semi-structured interviews have been used as data collection tools. Also, three methods have been utilized to achieve the reliability criterion. These methods include control or validation by members, analytical comparisons, and audit techniques usage. Data have been analyzed in three stages of open, selective, and selective (pivotal) coding according to procedure Based on the background theory. Based on the findings, factors such as the underlying structure of participation, the quality of communication networks, trust, and fear of job security as the most important factors influencing the lifestyle during the corona (strengthening virtual networks, watching virtual movies and series, awareness emergence Political, online shopping, etc.) are considered as background conditions. Social indifference and intra-group social capital are also known as intervening conditions. Quality of health services, promotion of mental health, and environmental health are the most important strategies, and economic disorder, health and treatment, and ultimately poor social support and social alienation are introduced as consequences. The results show that health-oriented social capital possibly strengthened in female employees using cyberspace. In which necessary training to comply with health protocols is created through virtual networks, and encourage virtual social trust and pursue active participation. Manuscript profile -
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377 - Investigating the effect of socialization on the development of sports participation of female students of Islamic Azad University, Shiraz Branch
Zahra Sadeghi niloufar azadiThe present study aimed to investigate the effect of socialization on the development of sports participation of female students of the Islamic Azad University of Shiraz. The methods of this study are causal (1983). Respectively the reliability and validity of the quest MoreThe present study aimed to investigate the effect of socialization on the development of sports participation of female students of the Islamic Azad University of Shiraz. The methods of this study are causal (1983). Respectively the reliability and validity of the questionnaire were evaluated using conventional methods. For data analysis, statistical methods of Kolmogorov–Smirnov, Pearson correlation, regression, ANOVA, and structural models were used. All the present data were analyzed using SPSS software version 20. The results clearly show that the family plays an influential role in the sports participation development of female students of the Islamic Azad University of Shiraz. It should be noted that the role of families in promoting female students' sports participation is of particular interest. Manuscript profile -
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378 - Social and cultural impact assessment of constructing public parking lots
m mThe principle of human-centeredness in sustainable transport means the development and creation of infrastructure based on respect for civil and human rights and public parkings, as one of the most important transportation infrastructures in this field, have a high shar MoreThe principle of human-centeredness in sustainable transport means the development and creation of infrastructure based on respect for civil and human rights and public parkings, as one of the most important transportation infrastructures in this field, have a high share. The implementation of the plan to build a public parking lot in region 5 of District 14 is a response to the needs of citizens regarding traffic problems and increasing the indicators of sustainable urban transportation. The present study seeks to identify and predict the impacts and types of possible consequences of the implementation of appropriate mitigation plans and measures in the framework of social and cultural impact assessment studies. The methodological approach of this research can be called a combination through the use of different techniques and tools. Research data has been collected through surveys (residents and clients), in-depth and semi-structured interviews and observations. In the other part of the research, through GIS, three priority locations were selected and by reviewing the existing indicators in the field of location of public parking lots, four indicators were identified. Then, according to the results of interviews with transportation experts, officials, local informants and field visits of experts, a suitable place for the construction of a parking lot in the study area has been suggested. The results showed that the lack of car park space, despite the activity of administrative, service and commercial centers with extra-regional performance in this area, has increased the volume of Stagnant traffic and it has a direct negative impact on the exploitation of the potential of these centers and has affected various social, cultural, environmental and economic aspects of residents’ lives. Reducing instrumental lawlessness among citizens, boosting the local flower market business, increasing safety, reducing violence, improving the urban landscape, and increasing service per capita are among the most important known consequences of constructing public parking in this area. Finally, by examining the areas of the district, the most suitable place for the construction of the parking lot and how to optimally designed the parking lot to meet future needs has been suggested. Manuscript profile -
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379 - perception of Parenting Styles and Thriving in Emerging Adulthood: The Mediating Role of Life- management strategies
reyhane eskandari Elahe Hejazi zahra naghshThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perception of parenting styles and components of thriving with mediating role of life management strategies among emerging adulthood. A total of 487 Universities students 18-29 yerars old emerging adults MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perception of parenting styles and components of thriving with mediating role of life management strategies among emerging adulthood. A total of 487 Universities students 18-29 yerars old emerging adults responding a survey included the Inventory of the The questionnaire of perceived parenting practices (Grolnick et al., 1997) , Life-management strategies questionnaire (Geldhof et al., 2015) and Positive Youth Development Inventory (Arnold et al., 2012) volunteerly. Data were analaysed with structural equation model method and the results show the Perception of Parenting styles and Life-management strategies have positive significance effect on thriving. Furthermore the indirect effect of Perception of Parenting styles via mediating role of life management strategies on thriving is significant. As results indicated the model of Perception of mother predict 40% variation of thriving and the model of Perception of father 45% variation of thriving. In general our findings suggest that Perception of Parenting styles alongside individual variable can affect on thriving in emerging adulthood. Manuscript profile -
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380 - Multi-Label Feature Selection Using a Hybrid Approach Based on the Particle Swarm Optimization Algorithm
َAzar Rafiei Parham Moradi Abdolbaghi GhaderzadehMulti-label classification is one of the important issues in machine learning. The efficiency of multi-label classification algorithms decreases drastically with increasing problem dimensions. Feature selection is one of the main solutions for dimension reduction in mul MoreMulti-label classification is one of the important issues in machine learning. The efficiency of multi-label classification algorithms decreases drastically with increasing problem dimensions. Feature selection is one of the main solutions for dimension reduction in multi-label problems. Multi-label feature selection is one of the NP solutions, and so far, a number of solutions based on collective intelligence and evolutionary algorithms have been proposed for it. Increasing the dimensions of the problem leads to an increase in the search space and consequently to a decrease in efficiency and also a decrease in the speed of convergence of these algorithms. In this paper, a hybrid collective intelligence solution based on a binary particle swarm optimization algorithm and local search strategy for multi-label feature selection is presented. To increase the speed of convergence, in the local search strategy, the features are divided into two categories based on the degree of extension and the degree of connection with the output of the problem. The first category consists of features that are very similar to the problem class and less similar to other features, and the second category is similar features and less related. Therefore, a local operator is added to the particle swarm optimization algorithm, which leads to the reduction of irrelevant features and extensions of each solution. Applying this operator leads to an increase in the convergence speed of the proposed algorithm compared to other algorithms presented in this field. The performance of the proposed method has been compared with the most well-known feature selection methods on different datasets. The results of the experiments showed that the proposed method has a good performance in terms of accuracy. Manuscript profile -
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381 - Application of Allameh Tabatabai and Allameh Mesbah Yazdi's views on the origin of obligation and moral value
seyed morteza hoseini motlagh Mehdi Imani MoghaddamThe general philosophers of Muslim ethics, in accordance with the application and permanence of Islamic law and the eternal authority of the tradition of the Infallibles (pbuh) and also in accordance with rational reasoning and stability of human nature and despite the MoreThe general philosophers of Muslim ethics, in accordance with the application and permanence of Islamic law and the eternal authority of the tradition of the Infallibles (pbuh) and also in accordance with rational reasoning and stability of human nature and despite the difference in the method of explanation, consider the criteria for values and They have become moral norms. Two great philosophers of Shiite ethics in the contemporary period, namely Allameh Tabatabai and Allameh Mesbah Yazdi, have theorized in their seemingly different explanation of moral realism and the application of moral criteria; The present article seeks to prove that these two explanations can be referred to a single explanation.Allameh Tabatabai (in the common interpretation of his theory) considers moral necessity as a matter of credit and considers the real and developmental necessity between the action of the active force and its objective effect, figuratively (meaning unity in meaning and difference in instance) to the resulting mental and sensual necessity. It has spread from the idea of a mental end, but Allameh Mesbah has reached the necessity of moral requirements due to the necessity of comparison to others. By considering the necessity of comparative necessity and referring it to the necessity of others, these two theories can be considered as different interpretations of a truth. The present research has explained this important point. Manuscript profile -
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382 - Comparative comparison of Ibn Khaldun's theory of nervousness, Weber's charisma and Pareto elites in the rise and fall of the Qajar dynasty
Qasem Gol Hosseini Monireh Kazemi Rashed Shahrzad sasanpur Davood EbrahimpourHistory is the science of analyzing past events. Based on this science, historical events are discussed and studied in a time and space sequence. The purpose of this study is a comparative comparison of the theories of Ibn Khaldun's nervousness, Weber's charisma and Par MoreHistory is the science of analyzing past events. Based on this science, historical events are discussed and studied in a time and space sequence. The purpose of this study is a comparative comparison of the theories of Ibn Khaldun's nervousness, Weber's charisma and Pareto elites in the rise and fall of the Qajar dynasty in order to fill the research gaps in this regard. The research method is comparative-historical comparison. Documents will also be used in this method. The findings of the research are that Ibn Khaldun in his introduction has used and generalized the concept of nervousness in explaining how and why the periodic evolution of history, emergence and fall of dynasties. According to Ibn Khaldun, nervousness is the unity and social solidarity between a group, tribe, people and nation. Max Weber also considers the three sources of legitimacy and political authority in social movements in three aspects (tradition, rationality and charisma). Charisma refers to the character of a person who, in person or in the eyes of others, has extraordinary leadership power. Also in Pareto's elite displacement theory, among the members of a group, the most deserving members of that group are called elites. The results of the study show that following the gradual decline of the Safavid dynasty and the invasion of the Afghans, the nervousness, charisma, elitism and, above all, the legitimacy of the Safavid rulers and rulers were questioned and Nader Shah replaced Karim Khan Zand after a while; But with the death of Karim Khan and during the rule of Lotfali Khan Zand, the leaders of Qajar people and especially Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar with the power of nervousness, charisma and elite among his people, in 1117 A.D. was able to subdue them and cause the emergence of Qajar dynasty. But again, during the inevitable tradition of the evolution of history, his untimely death left his heirs unable to expand their dominance alongside influential global factors such as the Iran-Russia wars, World War I, British intervention, and internal factors. And by reducing the force of nervousness, charisma and elite in Aqaba, the Qajar rulers, to prepare the ground for the removal of Ahmad Shah and the fall of the Qajar dynasty and the rise of Reza Khan and the emergence of the Pahlavi dynasty in 1304 AH. Manuscript profile -
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383 - The effect of supplementation of HMB (beta-hydroxy betamethyl butyrate) and plyometric exercises on performance and body composition of elite parkour athletes in Tehran
Abdolrasoul Daneshjoo Motahare Ghane Morteza AhmadiBackground: Parkour is a sport with alternating energy system in which some items such as lower body explosive power, muscular strength, production of high levels of power in the shortest period of time and high agility are of particular importance.Considering the anabo MoreBackground: Parkour is a sport with alternating energy system in which some items such as lower body explosive power, muscular strength, production of high levels of power in the shortest period of time and high agility are of particular importance.Considering the anabolic and anticatabolic properties of beta-hydroxy beta-methyl butyrate (HMB), the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of taking this supplement along with plyometric training on body composition, agility and standing jump power of parkour athletes. Materials and Methods: For this purpose, forty parkour trained men (19-26 years old) have been chosen and randomly categorized into four groups: HMB group, Plyometric group, HMB and Plyometric group and control group. The training program was performed for plyometric and plyometric-HMB group, three sessions per week for eight weeks which took one hour each Session. Also HMB and plyometric-HMB groups consumed three grams of HMB per day for eight weeks. Body composition analysis and Illinois test and standing jump power test were conducted before and after eight weeks of plyometric training and HMB supplementation. Research data was analysed by ANCOVA statistical test. Results: The results of statistical analysis of each group showed that performing eight weeks of plyometric training significantly improves the standing jump power, agility and body fat percentage of the parkour athletes (p <0.05). Conclusion: These findings indicate that plyometric training increase the standing jump power and agility and reduce the body fat percentage in parkour athletes, but taking HMB supplement along with plyometric training only helps to burn more fat in the parkour athletes. Manuscript profile -
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384 - Localization of Mobile Robot Using Smooth Two-Part Kalman Filter
Ramazan Havangi S. H.The most important issue for a mobile robot is orientation. Success in localization is one of the four main needs in orientation, which include: perception, localization, recognition and movement control. How to provide an accurate localization solution for mobile robot MoreThe most important issue for a mobile robot is orientation. Success in localization is one of the four main needs in orientation, which include: perception, localization, recognition and movement control. How to provide an accurate localization solution for mobile robots is essential in many IoT applications. To achieve this goal, in this article, a method based on two-part Kalman filter is proposed for localization of mobile robot. The proposed algorithm consists of two parts, the first part is statistical linear regression and the second part is a Kalman filter with state error vector. The proposed method is tested in comparison with the new hybrid TLNF/UK method on circular, rectangular and z-shaped motion paths that are accompanied by noise. The experimental results show that the proposed method has been able to achieve better localization accuracy and it is also observed that the estimation errors in the proposed method are less and it has been able to increase the estimation accuracy compared to the combined TLNF/UK method. Manuscript profile -
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385 - Effectiveness of Anger Management Training based on Cognitive-Behavioral Approach on Parents' Aggression and Mental Health
mohsen Shokoohi-YektaThe aim of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the anger management program on parents’ mental health and aggression. The design of this study was quasi-experimental using single group with pretest-posttest. In this research anger management program w MoreThe aim of the current study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the anger management program on parents’ mental health and aggression. The design of this study was quasi-experimental using single group with pretest-posttest. In this research anger management program was implemented for seven sessions, each session two hours per week on 77 parents who participated as volunteers. Data were collected utilizing Ahvaz Aggression Inventory (AAI), and Mental Health Inventory-28, (MHI-28) to assess parents' aggression and their mental health. Findings showed that the anger management program significantly reduced mean scores of all aggression subscales. In addition, mean scores of mental health subscales changed significantly in the desired direction. The anger management program can be effective in reducing aggression and promoting mental health among parents. Manuscript profile -
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386 - Effectiveness of Coping Therapy in Reducing Behavioral-Emotional Problems of Children and Maternal Stress of Their Mothers
maryam roshanParenting stress affects children as a source of pressure. Involvement of parents in coping therapy designed to help their children, can reduce these negative outcomes. The aim of the present study was to examine the efficacy of coping therapy in reducing parenting stre MoreParenting stress affects children as a source of pressure. Involvement of parents in coping therapy designed to help their children, can reduce these negative outcomes. The aim of the present study was to examine the efficacy of coping therapy in reducing parenting stress and behavioral-emotional problems in children. To do so, The Parenting Stress Index (PSI) was administered on a sample of 200 mothers. Then 51 of those who scored highest in PSI were chosen and randomly assigned to the two experimenttal (N=26) and control (N=25) groups. Both groups completed the Strenghts and Difficulties Questionnaire. Quantative data were analyzed using pretest-posttest, correlation coefficient, and multiple covariance analyses. Results indicated that after intervention, mothers in the experimental group showed lower level of stress, as compared to mothers in control group. Children of mothers in experimental group showed less behavioral problems than children of mothers in the control group. Manuscript profile -
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387 - Integrated Fault Estimation and Fault Tolerant Control Design for Linear Parameter Varying System with Actuator and Sensor Fault
Hooshang Jafari Amin Ramezani Mehdi ForouzanfarFault occurrence in real operating systems usually is inevitable and it may lead to performance degradation or failure and requires to be meddled quickly by making appropriate decisions, otherwise, it could cause major catastrophe. This gives rise to strong demands for MoreFault occurrence in real operating systems usually is inevitable and it may lead to performance degradation or failure and requires to be meddled quickly by making appropriate decisions, otherwise, it could cause major catastrophe. This gives rise to strong demands for enhanced fault tolerant control to compensate the destructive effects and increase system reliability and safety in the presence of faults. In this paper, an approach for estimation and control of simultaneous actuator and sensor faults is presented by using integrated design of a fault estimation and fault tolerant control for time-varying linear systems. In this method, an unknown input observer-based fault estimation approach with both state feedback control and sliding mode control was developed to assure the closed-loop system's robust stability via solving a linear matrix inequality formulation. The presented method has been applied to a linear parameter varying system and the simulation results show the effectiveness of this method for fault estimation and system stability. Manuscript profile -
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388 - Laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs: a comparison of the Ligasure, Ultrasound, Bipolar, and Ligature methods
Mohammad Yasan Bangash Mir Sepehr Pedram Sanaz Banifazl Mohammad Molazem Maryam Iran Manesh Fariba Khaki Yazdan AryazandIntroduction: Laparoscopic ovariectomy is one of the common procedures performed in adult female dogs. The objective of this study was to compare the intraoperative and postoperative effects of laparoscopic ovariectomy with four hemostasis methods including Ligasure(LS) MoreIntroduction: Laparoscopic ovariectomy is one of the common procedures performed in adult female dogs. The objective of this study was to compare the intraoperative and postoperative effects of laparoscopic ovariectomy with four hemostasis methods including Ligasure(LS), Ultrasound scalpel(US), Bipolar(BP) electrosurgery, and ligature(LT). Materials and Methods: 9 adult mix breed female dogs divided into four groups (LS, US, and LT(n=2); BP (n=3)). Total operation time(TT), Total hemostasis time(HT), presence of hemorrhage was recorded during surgery. In the 7th day objects euthanized to investigate abdominal cavity for gross pathologic changes such as presence of adhesion, and histopathological changes due to thermal damage in organs adjacent to anatomic region of ovaries such as uterine horns. Results: Both TT and HT significantly reduced in LS and US groups in comparison with BP group (P<0.05). TT and HT in LT group were significantly more than BP group. Minimum adhesion score were detected in LS and US groups (no significant difference) which were significantly lesser than BP group (P<0.05). In LT group granuloma around suture material were detected. Thermal damage on uterine horn were significantly higher in BP and LS groups (no significant difference) than US and LT(with no thermal injury) groups (p<0.05). Discussion and Conclusion: Application of easy, fast, safe method of hemostasis with minimal thermal damage and postoperative complications is mandatory in laparoscopic ovariectomy. Use of Ultrasonic scalpel in comparision with other methods was fast, and the most applicable with minimum thermal injury and postoperative complications in laparoscopic ovariectomy. Manuscript profile -
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389 - God’s Knowledge of Particulars in the Views of Ibn Sīnā and Thomas Aquinas
Mohammad Mahmoodi Hossein Kalbasi AshtariOne of the fundamental questions in the field of philosophical theology is whether God has the knowledge of particulars. Some philosophers have tried to either demonstrate or deny the divine knowledge of particulars regardless of the term “God”, which is a controversial MoreOne of the fundamental questions in the field of philosophical theology is whether God has the knowledge of particulars. Some philosophers have tried to either demonstrate or deny the divine knowledge of particulars regardless of the term “God”, which is a controversial issue. In a philosophical tradition that began with Plato and Aristotle and was advocated by Ibn Sīnā, the divine knowledge of particulars is denied. However, within the framework of the same philosophical school, Thomas Aquinas, as a theologian, demonstrates this knowledge for God. In Ibn Sīnā’s view, there is a fundamental difference between quiddity and existence as two different levels of being. The Necessary Being is the cause of granting existence to quiddities and, thus, cannot know them in terms of their particulars, as they lack “existence” in separation from Him. However, Ibn Sīnā does not deny the divine knowledge of particulars through their “existence”. In Aquinas’ theological concept of God, as a personal God, the denial of the divine knowledge of particulars defaces the divine power. Moreover, in case of denying this Knowledge, Man, who is created by God, will be placed at a higher level than their Creator because they can gain the knowledge of particulars. Aquinas, who speaks as a theologian here, ignores the borderline between philosophy and theology and objects to Ibn Sīnā by stating that some universals such as “animal” and “human” cannot function as the distinctive features of a particular such as “Socrates” in comparison to others. The present paper provides a comparative analysis of the views of these two philosophers regarding God’s knowledge of particulars. Manuscript profile -
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390 - Nanoparticles for Tendon Healing and Regeneration
sara javanmardi Dara AziziTendon tissue has limited regeneration potential and usually the consequent formation of scar tissue causes inferior mechanical properties. Nanoparticles could be used in different way to improve tendon healing and regeneration, ranging from scaffolds manufacturing (inc MoreTendon tissue has limited regeneration potential and usually the consequent formation of scar tissue causes inferior mechanical properties. Nanoparticles could be used in different way to improve tendon healing and regeneration, ranging from scaffolds manufacturing (increasing the strength and endurance or anti-adhesions, anti-microbial, and ante inflammatory properties) to gene therapy. This paper aims to summarize the most relevant studies showing the potential application of nanoparticles for tendon tissue regeneration. Manuscript profile -
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391 - Induction of septic peritonitis with laparoscopic assisted cecal ligation and cauterization (CLC) in rabbit
Mahdieh Katebian Mir Sepehr Pedram Majid Masudifard mehdi nasiriSepsis is a complex and dynamic syndrome and it is a medical and economic challenge. To learn more about pathophysiology of this syndrome, animal models have been introduced. Poly microbial sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture is the gold standard model of this MoreSepsis is a complex and dynamic syndrome and it is a medical and economic challenge. To learn more about pathophysiology of this syndrome, animal models have been introduced. Poly microbial sepsis induced by cecal ligation and puncture is the gold standard model of this condition. The purpose of this study was introducing a new method of septic peritonitis with laparoscopic assisted cecal ligation and cauterization (CLC) in rabbit model. This study included two groups of adult male New Zealand white rabbits: Control group (4rabbits): exploratory laparoscopy was performed and the cecum was grasped from the distal of ileocecal valve using an atraumatic forceps and pulled out from the trocar entry site. CLC group (4 rabbits): the cecum was ligated and two sites of cecum were cauterized from antimesenteric to mesenteric surface of cecum. Before and during 24 hours after the operation, heart rate, rectal temperature and respiratory rate of rabbits were monitored. Ultrasonography, CBC, peritoneal fluid analysis and bacterial culture was checked 24 hours after the surgery. Statistical analysis of the data in CLC group rabbits showed a significant increase in heart rate 6 and 18 hours after surgery (tachycardia) and increase in respiratory rate from 6 to 24 hours after surgery (tachypnea). In addition, a significant decrease in glucose of serum was observed. Bacterial culture was positive and peritoneal analysis of all rabbits in CLC group indicated the presence of bacteria and infection. Manuscript profile -
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392 - Design and Simulation of a Low Power and High-Speed CMOS Double-Tail Comparator
Akbar Heidaritabar habib Adarang seyed saleh Ghoreishi Reza YousefiThe need for low power and high-speed ADC pushes for dynamic comparators to reduce power consumption and maximize speed. This paper presents an analysis of delay, speed, and comparator considerations, and analytical expressions are derived. Using the equation expression MoreThe need for low power and high-speed ADC pushes for dynamic comparators to reduce power consumption and maximize speed. This paper presents an analysis of delay, speed, and comparator considerations, and analytical expressions are derived. Using the equation expressions, we can understand the design of comparators and make trade-offs. Based on the presented analysis, a new dynamic comparator is proposed by modifying the circuit of the conventional tail comparator for high speed and low power at small supply voltages without complicating the circuit design, resulting in a remarkable reduction in delay time and incremental speed. Simulation results in a 180 nm CMOS technology confirm the analysis results. It is shown that the proposed conventional tail comparator reduces power consumption and increases speed. The simulation results show that the proposed comparator operates up to 2.5GHz with a delay of 69ps and consumes only 329 μW at a supply voltage of 1.2 V and an offset standard deviation of 7.8 mW. Manuscript profile -
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393 - Dalan and Lower Kangan units in Persian Gulf with special emphasis on the Permo/ Triassic boundary
سعیده منیبی نواب خدائی زیبا زمانی پژوهAbstract The Upper Dalan and Lower Kangan stratigraphic units with 225m thickness were studied in one of the subsurface section in Persian Gulf area. According to the biostrarigraphic investigation on the dolomitic and limestone successions of the Upper Dalan unit, th MoreAbstract The Upper Dalan and Lower Kangan stratigraphic units with 225m thickness were studied in one of the subsurface section in Persian Gulf area. According to the biostrarigraphic investigation on the dolomitic and limestone successions of the Upper Dalan unit, there are more than 30 index foraminifera and non-foraminifera species. One Paradagmarita/ Paraglobivalvulina/ Baisalina Assemblage Zone that divided to three distinct sub- assemblage zones 1. Rectostipulina quadrata/ Globivalvulina vonderschimitti Assemblage subzone 2. Dagmarita chanackchiensis/ Ichtyolaria latilimbata Assemblage subzone 3. Hemigordiopsis renzi/ Paradagmarita flabeliformis Assemblage subzone have been distinguished in the stratigraphic section representing the Julfian to Earleast Dorashamian stage. The identified microfauna' assemblages can be corresponded to the Late Permian regional biozonation in the Tethys realm. The latest microfauna assemblages in the latest part of Dalan Formation exhibits a significant chronostratigraphic hiatus, just was cited in the Dalan/ Kangan (Permo/Triassic) boundary. There is no any evidence about Latest Dorashamian sediments in the study area. The Permo/Triassic boundary is a paraconformity type in the latest Permian biozones, which can be corresponded to other areas of the world. The Lower Kangan stratigraphic unit can be attributed to the Schytian age (Early Triassic age) on basis of presence of some index fossils such as Bivalves (Claraia sp.) and Serpulids (Spirorbis sp.). It should be stressed that the similar microfauna associations can be seen in other Iranian places such as Central Iran and Alborz areas, which is documented a distinct palaeobiogeographical relationship between the above-mentioned areas and Zagros realm on Permian and Triassic ages. Manuscript profile -
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394 - Determining Geological, Environmental and Economical Impact Weight for Oil Field Prioritization to Implement Smart Well Technology
تورج بهروز سید مهدیا مطهری مهدی ندری پریDeep oil reservoirs with high heterogeneity need thorough management to maximize production and recovery along with minimizing OPEX and CAPEX. This management is integration between technology, human resource and processes. Smart Well technology helps oil companies t MoreDeep oil reservoirs with high heterogeneity need thorough management to maximize production and recovery along with minimizing OPEX and CAPEX. This management is integration between technology, human resource and processes. Smart Well technology helps oil companies to meet aforementioned goals. Since smart well technology imposes high initial expenditure it is a risky and costly decision for oil companies to apply it for all companies. Indeed, this fact dictates prioritization of oil fields based on several parameters to decide where this technology should be implemented first. In this paper we present a novel screening technique under Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) engine. This technique needs criteria and sub-criteria affecting smart well potential of fields such as Geological, Geographical, Environmental and Economical parameters. In this study, the main components of the four main mentioned parameters have been extracted. All of them weighted according to our objective function. The result of this research would be impact weight of each parameter with respect to each other that can be used an engineering box for making decision among several fields for implementing smart well technology. Manuscript profile -
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395 - Reservoir Evaluation of the Kangan Formation based on petrophysical and petrographic studies in one of Persian Gulf fields
سید نظام الدین طبیبی حسین اصیلیان مهابادی بهرام موحد حسن حاجی حسنلوThe Early Triassic Kangan Formation is the main reservoir in the Persian Gulf. In this study reservoir rock types were recognized according to lithology, rock fabric, geometry and amount of porosity. Therefore, 7 reservoir rock types were determined: - Anhydrite without MoreThe Early Triassic Kangan Formation is the main reservoir in the Persian Gulf. In this study reservoir rock types were recognized according to lithology, rock fabric, geometry and amount of porosity. Therefore, 7 reservoir rock types were determined: - Anhydrite without reservoir quality, - limy– dolomite with mud dominated fabric without reservoir quality, - limy– dolomite with mud dominated fabric and an average reservoir quality, -limy– dolomite with mud dominated fabric and good reservoir quality, - dolomite with crystalline fabric and low reservoir quality, - limestone with grain dominated fabric with an average reservoir quality and - dolomite with crystaline fabric with a good reservoir quality. Based on petrophysical logs(Gamma ray, sonic, neutron & density), 5 reservoir units and 6 non – reservoir units were identified. Reservoir units are mainly formed of porous grain dominated limestone ,crystalline dolomite and mud dominated fabric dolomite, and non – reservoir units include anhydrite and limy dolomite without porosity. Petrophysical and petrographical studies indicate that moldic, intercrystaline and interparticle porosities are the most effective porosities in the reservoir units of this formation, whereas others like vuggy , fracture and intraparticle porosities have minor role in reservoir quality. Manuscript profile -
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396 - Sedimentological studies and Petrophysical interpretation: An approach to reservoir characterization of Sarvak formation in the Dalpari oil field
علی اصغر عنایتیThe Ilam and Sarvak Formations of Bangestan Grouop are the second important potential reservoirs after Asmari formation in the zagros basin. Integration of petrographical factors and Petrophysical parameters resulted in better understanding of reservoir qualities of MoreThe Ilam and Sarvak Formations of Bangestan Grouop are the second important potential reservoirs after Asmari formation in the zagros basin. Integration of petrographical factors and Petrophysical parameters resulted in better understanding of reservoir qualities of these formations. In this study , 250 thin sections were collected and subjected to microfacies and petrography studies. As a result eight microfacies from three sedimentary environments were identified: Lagoonal (L1 ,L2 ,L3),Barrier (B1 ,B2) and Open marine (O1 ,O2 ,O3) and in three different of digenetic environments such as marine, meteoric and burial. This Study shows Sarvak Formation is being formed on Carbonate Rimmed shelf platform. Petrophysical interpretations by using of IP software shows Sarvak reservoir is divided into 3 zones (4, 5, 6). This study reveals that zone 4 contains the best reservoir quality in compare with the others by having (17m) oil column. porosity (more than 8%) and water saturation less than(14%) in this field. There is also decreasing of water saturation in Pay zone 4, but no significant changes has been observed through out zones 5&6. In zone 4, shale volume increases in zones 5&6 (Vsh more than 25%). Crossplot K-Th and K-Pe reveals that Chlorite_Montmorilonite are the dominant clay minerals in this reservoir. Manuscript profile -
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397 - Sedimentological studies and Petrophysical interpretation: An approach to reservoir characterization of Sarvak formation in the Dalpari oil field
Abolhasan Ahan kar Abolhasan Ahan karThe Ilam and Sarvak Formations of Bangestan Grouop are the second important potential reservoirs after Asmari formation in the zagros basin. Integration of petrographical factors and Petrophysical parameters resulted in better understanding of reservoir qualities of t MoreThe Ilam and Sarvak Formations of Bangestan Grouop are the second important potential reservoirs after Asmari formation in the zagros basin. Integration of petrographical factors and Petrophysical parameters resulted in better understanding of reservoir qualities of these formations. In this study , 250 thin sections were collected and subjected to microfacies and petrography studies. As a result eight microfacies from three sedimentary environments were identified: Lagoonal (L1 ,L2 ,L3),Barrier (B1 ,B2) and Open marine (O1 ,O2 ,O3) and in three different of digenetic environments such as marine, meteoric and burial. This Study shows Sarvak Formation is being formed on Carbonate Rimmed shelf platform. Petrophysical interpretations by using of IP software shows Sarvak reservoir is divided into 3 zones (4, 5, 6). This study reveals that zone 4 contains the best reservoir quality in compare with the others by having (17m) oil column. porosity (more than 8%) and water saturation less than(14%) in this field. There is also decreasing of water saturation in Pay zone 4, but no significant changes has been observed through out zones 5&6. In zone 4, shale volume increases in zones 5&6 (Vsh more than 25%). Crossplot K-Th and K-Pe reveals that Chlorite_Montmorilonite are the dominant clay minerals in this reservoir. Manuscript profile -
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398 - Geochemical investigation of gas condensate from South Pars field in Persian Gulf, Iran.
Mahmud Memariani Roya khezrlo Hadi kermanshahiIn this study, in order to determine the geochemical properties of condensates from South Pars Field, 4 samples from Kangan (Early Triassic) and Dalan (Middle- Late Permian) reservoir were subjected to geochemical analyses. Concentration and Identification of biomark MoreIn this study, in order to determine the geochemical properties of condensates from South Pars Field, 4 samples from Kangan (Early Triassic) and Dalan (Middle- Late Permian) reservoir were subjected to geochemical analyses. Concentration and Identification of biomarkers and their fingerprint were achieved by successive treatments of condensate samples. These analyses were; i) Mild evaporation of light hydrocarbons, ii) Mild oil topping of samples and iii) Urea adduction. Based on different biomarkers fingerprints, the accumulated condensates were generated from a carbonate-clastic source rock containing organic matters with mainly kerogen type II and little terrestrial inputs, with marine origin, which has been deposited in anoxic conditions. Maturity of condensate indicates, hydrocarbon generation from a source rock with late oil window and early gas generation stage. Further investigations revealed that, gas and condensates were originated from highly reach organic matter, Silurian shales (Sarchahan Formation) deposited in the Fars and offshore of Persian Gulf region. Manuscript profile -
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399 - Calculation of elasticity modulus and rock strength parameters and their relationship with porosity in Dalan formation in one of the well in south pars gas field
Reza Khoshnevis Zadeh Alireza Hajian Ehsan LarkiThe elastic parameters of the rock include the Young modulus, the Poisson ratio, the bulk modulus and the shear modulus. Young modulus with the unconfined compressive strength of rock, are two key parameters in the definition of intact rock. Elastic modulus represents t MoreThe elastic parameters of the rock include the Young modulus, the Poisson ratio, the bulk modulus and the shear modulus. Young modulus with the unconfined compressive strength of rock, are two key parameters in the definition of intact rock. Elastic modulus represents the amount of rock rigidity and is known as the stress-strain chart slope. These parameters represent of rock strength to failure, are important parameters for the stability analysis of wellbore stability. According to the unavailability and cost of core data, and also attended to this fact that the data from the core are not continuous and not available at all points in the well, the uses of DSI logs is one of the best methods for calculating elastic modules. Using these logs, you can also study elastic moduli continuously in a well. In this study, elastic dynamic parameters were calculated using the DSI and density logs for the Dalan Formation. Attention to the fact that the calculated parameters using the velocity of the sound waves are of the type of dynamic parameters, these parameters were have converted to the static modules using appropriate empirical relationships. The rock strength Parameters were calculated using the experimental relationships commonly used in the oil industry to determine rock strength parameters. These parameters were calculated according to static elastic modulus as well as porosity and shale volume. Comparing the values of elastic modulus and rock strength parameters with porosity showed that porosity with elastic modulus and rock strength parameters has an inverse relationship, so that with increases the porosity, the elastic modulus and rock strength parameters have been reduced. Manuscript profile -
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400 - Estimation of oil production, restoration of burial history and thermal maturity using Pyrolysis Rock-Eval data and Arrhenius model in one of the wells of Parsi oilfield
Abuzar Bazvandi Bijan Maleki Saeedeh Senemari parviz armaniInvestigating potential source rocks in oilfields is important. In this study, in addition to evaluating the hydrocarbon potential, the Arrhenius kinetic model was used to more accurately assess the source rock maturity status as well as the percentage of oil generation MoreInvestigating potential source rocks in oilfields is important. In this study, in addition to evaluating the hydrocarbon potential, the Arrhenius kinetic model was used to more accurately assess the source rock maturity status as well as the percentage of oil generation in the Parsi oilfield. In the Arrhenius model, the rate of kerogen decomposition is very important. In this research, some source rocks that have been tested by thermal pyrolysis were kinetically analyzed and the source rock conversion ratio (TR) was determined. Based on the results of burial history and thermal modeling, it was found that Kazhdumi and Pabdeh formations were in the oil window well while Gurpi formation did not enter the oil window due to poor organic matter content (TR = 0). Therefore, among the Kazhdomi, Gurpi and Pabdeh formations in the Parsi oilfield, Kazhdumi formation is considered as the main and most effective source rock of this oilfield with high TTI and TR = 100. Manuscript profile -
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401 - Modeling of Horizontal Extent of Pay zone Layer on the Basis of Petrophysical Parameters Variations Using Indicator Kriging Method in one of the Southwest Iranian Oil Fields
Farnaz Saberi Farhad Mohammad Torab Kioumars TaheriDetermining the position of the production zone is one of the best ways to reduce drilling costs as well as quick access to the reservoir and optimal production of hydrocarbon resources. The purpose of this study, is to estimate the porosity, water saturation and thickn MoreDetermining the position of the production zone is one of the best ways to reduce drilling costs as well as quick access to the reservoir and optimal production of hydrocarbon resources. The purpose of this study, is to estimate the porosity, water saturation and thickness of an oil field in Iran’s southwestern Basin , and ultimately to reach the production zone. Therefore, according to the data obtained from 76 wells of this field, variation of reservoir petrophysical parameters were modeled with variogram operation and using Geostatistical methods. By using ordinary Kriging method, the values of the parameters were estimated in the whole field. Subsequently, by using the indicator kriging method, the field boundaries were separated in order to obtain the exact area of the oil zone and the volume of oil in place and finally by considering the 80% probability level, The definite boundary of the presence of the production zone was determined in the block model and In this zone the volume of reservoir’s hydrocarbon was estimated about 147/5 million cubic foot. Manuscript profile -
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402 - Permeability estimation using petrophysical logs and artificial intelligence methods: A case study in the Asmari reservoir of Ahvaz oil field
Abouzar Mohsenipour Bahman Soleimani iman Zahmatkesh Iman VeisiPermeability is one of the most important petrophysical parameters that play a key role in the discussion of production and development of hydrocarbon fields. In this study, first, the magnetic resonance log in Asmari reservoir was evaluated and permeability was calcula MorePermeability is one of the most important petrophysical parameters that play a key role in the discussion of production and development of hydrocarbon fields. In this study, first, the magnetic resonance log in Asmari reservoir was evaluated and permeability was calculated using two conventional methods, free fluid model (Coates) and Schlumberger model or mean T2 (SDR). Then, by constructing a simple model of artificial neural network and also combining it with Imperialist competition optimization (ANN-ICA) and particle swarm (ANN-PSO) algorithms, the permeability was estimated. Finally, the results were compared by comparing the estimated COATES permeability and SDR permeability with the actual value, and the estimation accuracy was compared in terms of total squared error and correlation coefficient. The results of this study showed an increase in the accuracy of permeability estimation using a combination of optimization algorithms with artificial neural network. The results of this method can be used as a powerful method to obtain other petrophysical parameters. Manuscript profile -
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403 - A Two-Level Method Based on Dynamic Programming for Partitioning and Optimization of the Communication Cost in Distributed Quantum Circuits
zohreh davarzani maryam zomorodi-moghadam M. HoushmandNowadays, quantum computing has played a significant role in increasing the speed of algorithms. Due to the limitations in the manufacturing technologies of quantum computers, the design of a large-scale quantum computer faces many challenges. One solution to overcome t MoreNowadays, quantum computing has played a significant role in increasing the speed of algorithms. Due to the limitations in the manufacturing technologies of quantum computers, the design of a large-scale quantum computer faces many challenges. One solution to overcome these challenges is the design of distributed quantum systems. In these systems, quantum computers are connected to each other through the teleportation protocol to transfer quantum information. Since quantum teleportation requires quantum resources, it is necessary to reduce the number of that. The purpose of this paper is to present a distributed quantum system considering the two goals of balanced distribution of qubits and minimizing the number of teleportation protocols in two levels. In the first level, by presenting a dynamic programming algorithm, an attempt has been made to distribute qubits in a balanced manner and reduce the number of connections between subsystems. According to the output partitioning obtained from the first level, in the second level and in the stage of implementation of global gates, when one of the qubits of this gate is teleported from the home to the desired destination, this qubit may be able to be used by a number of global gates, observing the precedence restrictions and as a result it reduces the number of teleportations. The obtained results show the better performance of the proposed algorithm. Manuscript profile -
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404 - An overview of vitality in Mehrvarzi Park in Yasuj
zahra sadat ali aramThe vitality of urban environments is a topic that has been neglected in studies, research and urban development projects in Iran. Today, for various reasons, providing urban vitality and vitality, especially in recreational and social spaces, has become one of the main MoreThe vitality of urban environments is a topic that has been neglected in studies, research and urban development projects in Iran. Today, for various reasons, providing urban vitality and vitality, especially in recreational and social spaces, has become one of the main concerns of urban management and planning systems in countries, especially in developed countries. While despite the direct impact of the vitality of urban parks in playing important roles in these spaces through the continuous presence of citizens and improving their environmental level, less research has examined the vitality of these spaces. For this purpose, in this article, Mehrvarzi Park in Yasuj has been studied in terms of vitality. This research aims to promote the vitality of the park is an applied research and the research method is descriptive-analytical. Accordingly, this article tries to identify the criteria affecting the vitality of urban parks in the form of research and then to review and prioritize them for "Mehrvarzi Park" in Yasouj, and finally to offer suggestions to improve the vitality of this park. The results indicate that the existence of various spaces and cultural places for holding ceremonies is effective in promoting the vitality of urban space in this site. Also, the aesthetic component has the highest level of utility and the service component has the lowest level. Manuscript profile -
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405 - Distributed Target Tracking by Solving Average Consensus Problem on Sensor Network Measurements
Iman Maghsudlu Meysam r. Danaee Hamid ArezumandIn this paper, a new algorithm is presented to drastically reduce communication overhead in distributed (decentralized) single target tracking in a wireless sensor network. This algorithm is based on a new approach to solving the average consensus problem and the use of MoreIn this paper, a new algorithm is presented to drastically reduce communication overhead in distributed (decentralized) single target tracking in a wireless sensor network. This algorithm is based on a new approach to solving the average consensus problem and the use of distributed particle filters. For the algorithm of this paper, unlike the common algorithms that solve an average consensus problem just to approximate the global likelihood function to calculate the particle importance weights in distributed tracking, a new model for observation is presented based on the Gaussian approximation, which only solves the problem Consensus is applied to the mean on the received observations of the nodes in the network (and not to approximate the global likelihood function). These innovations significantly reduce the exchange of information between network nodes and as a result uses much less energy resources. In different scenarios, the efficiency of the proposed algorithm has been compared with the centralized algorithm and the distributed algorithm based on the graph, and the simulation results show that the communication overhead of the network is greatly reduced in exchange for an acceptable drop in tracking accuracy by using our proposed algorithm. Manuscript profile -
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406 - An overview of vitality in Mehrvarzi Park in Yasuj
ali aram zahra sadatThe vitality of urban environments is a topic that has been neglected in studies, research and urban development projects in Iran. Today, for various reasons, providing urban vitality and vitality, especially in recreational and social spaces, has become one of the main MoreThe vitality of urban environments is a topic that has been neglected in studies, research and urban development projects in Iran. Today, for various reasons, providing urban vitality and vitality, especially in recreational and social spaces, has become one of the main concerns of urban management and planning systems in countries, especially in developed countries. While despite the direct impact of the vitality of urban parks in playing important roles in these spaces through the continuous presence of citizens and improving their environmental level, less research has examined the vitality of these spaces. For this purpose, in this article, Mehrvarzi Park in Yasuj has been studied in terms of vitality. This research aims to promote the vitality of the park is an applied research and the research method is descriptive-analytical. Accordingly, this article tries to identify the criteria affecting the vitality of urban parks in the form of research and then to review and prioritize them for "Mehrvarzi Park" in Yasouj, and finally to offer suggestions to improve the vitality of this park. The results indicate that the existence of various spaces and cultural places for holding ceremonies is effective in promoting the vitality of urban space in this site. Also, the aesthetic component has the highest level of utility and the service component has the lowest level. Manuscript profile -
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407 - Investigating the factors affecting the mental image of citizens of worn-out tissue and ways to improve it (a case study of worn-out tissue around the Qom Grand Mosque)
ashraf mandaniDilapidated urban structures, regardless of their different species, are the product of some negligence of urban management, which over time has become an area of the city that lacks the necessary physical stability and strength, does not provide adequate access to th MoreDilapidated urban structures, regardless of their different species, are the product of some negligence of urban management, which over time has become an area of the city that lacks the necessary physical stability and strength, does not provide adequate access to their homes and lacks Severe service suffer. For this reason, due to the low quality of life in some parts of them, the housing of deprived and rural immigrants and some non-Iranians have become and finally have become unsafe places with many social anomalies at the lowest level of environmental quality. What has faced the problem of intervention, improvement and renovation of worn-out structures in our country is the lack of a clear strategy based on the identification of worn-out tissue species and the serious determination of urban management to renovate and improve them. In many areas, contextual improvement and micro-partnership with the people living in it, offers a very desirable and sustainable method that can be done over a short period of time. Qom city is one of the cities that is clearly facing the problem of erosion due to having about 1074 hectares of historical and dilapidated texture and the residential texture around Qom Grand Mosque, due to its special location and being located in the central and historical area of Qom city and its erosion. He faces certain problems. The findings show that a survey of residents' satisfaction shows that 32% completely agree with the demolition and renovation of the building, 23% agree, 20% somewhat agree, and there are those who are interested in this area and intend to continue living in the area. 15% of the residents of the area agree with the repair and reconstruction of the area but oppose the demolition and renovation. 10% are also dissatisfied with any changes in the buildings and structures of the area. The Manuscript profile -
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408 - The structure of play and play from the perspective of five religions and subject law
Masoumeh Pourshabanan Najaf Abadi mohammad ali hedari Masoud Raee DehghiThe social revolutionary revolution is a social political goal. It is a process that is driven by mass action leading to the aspirations arising from long-term ideas and by breaking away from the past, which is accompanied by inequality and the future of new norms with MoreThe social revolutionary revolution is a social political goal. It is a process that is driven by mass action leading to the aspirations arising from long-term ideas and by breaking away from the past, which is accompanied by inequality and the future of new norms with justice And Aristotle believes that existing inequalities are among the factors behind the revolution. The purpose of the present study is to explain the sociology and comparisons of the revolutions in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Iran, which has been analyzed using the ideas of the Jews and the people. The research methodology is the methodology for reviewing and analyzing The content of the relevant texts is a tool for collecting field information. The results showed that among the common causes behind these revolutions: the political and administrative failure of the rulers, despotism and absolute freedom, and the taking of people, the widespread financial and social crises and its consequences (unemployment, Inflation, reduced economic growth, social harm, reduced social trust and socialism, anomalies, etc.), the presence of intellectuals and people in the scene, the existence of virtual social networks from other revolutions, the existence of guiding and minded leaders, dependence and unbalanced development, and the separation The revolution of Iran with these revolutions: the root of it Another distinction was that of the leadership of Iran, which came from the people and the people. Manuscript profile -
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409 - The social revolutionary revolution is a social political goal. It is a process that is driven by mass action leading to the aspirations arising from long-term ideas and by breaking away from the past, which is accompanied by inequality and the future of new norms with justice And Aristotle believes that existing inequalities are among the factors behind the revolution. The purpose of the present study is to explain the sociology and comparisons of the revolutions in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Iran, which has been analyzed using the ideas of the Jews and the people. The research methodology is the methodology for reviewing and analyzing The content of the relevant texts is a tool for collecting field information. The results showed that among the common causes behind these revolutions: the political and administrative failure of the rulers, despotism and absolute freedom, and the taking of people, the widespread financial and social crises and its consequences (unemployment, Inflation, reduced economic growth, social harm, reduced social trust and socialism, anomalies, etc.), the presence of intellectuals and people in the scene, the existence of virtual social networks from other revolutions, the existence of guiding and minded leaders, dependence and unbalanced development, and the separation The revolution of Iran with these revolutions: the root of it Another distinction was that of the leadership of Iran, which came from the people and the people.
Seyyed Hossein TaghaviAccording to the Islamic view, the principle is based on the Human civilization has led to current crises, one of which is the crisis of spirituality and the neglect of man's relationship with God, and man, proud of his scientific achievements, has devoted all his eff MoreAccording to the Islamic view, the principle is based on the Human civilization has led to current crises, one of which is the crisis of spirituality and the neglect of man's relationship with God, and man, proud of his scientific achievements, has devoted all his efforts to work, capital and prosperity. Now, after five centuries, he has realized that material prosperity and comfort can not comfort him, and to fill this gap, he has turned to ancient and emerging mysticism, including Indian, Buddhist, Indian, and so on. This article seeks to study Islamic mysticism and emerging mysticism through analytical, descriptive and comparative methods, and in contrast to the views of rivals who have expressed the theory of objectivity and contradiction, has accepted the theory of conformity and aspect. Expresses their differences and similarities and in the field of their commonalities, conclusions have been reached which are that both mysticism, in order to heal the psychological and beautiful sufferings of seeing the world and tolerating everything and total peace and speech From love and happiness and peace and humiliation of a partial intellect, they have been contemporaneous with each other; But instinctability, not instinctualism, orbital duty instead of irresponsibility, responding to the basic needs of human beings instead of secondary needs, truth-seeking instead of superstition, are the distinguishing features of Islamic mysticism in comparison with emerging mysticisms. Manuscript profile -
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410 - An Introduction to the Empowerment of the Judiciary in Citizen Participation in the Light of the Revival of Public Rights
Hossein Abdi Vali Rostami"City" is the main context of the current and future developments and challenges of the country, which can be observed and predicted in relation to the government institution with market and society institutions. Continuation of current challenges, weakening the areas More"City" is the main context of the current and future developments and challenges of the country, which can be observed and predicted in relation to the government institution with market and society institutions. Continuation of current challenges, weakening the areas of citizen participation and preventing future challenges, in addition to other tools, requires citizen participation. the condition living conditions in the city is the participation of citizens in the management of the city and its end is to guarantee the rights of citizens and regulate their role in the city. Research considers the participation component to be an important priority for city management. The judiciary, is compatible with the rights of citizens and the groundwork for their participation in the administration of cities, and is one of the requirements for good urban governance. This article deals with a legal issue, descriptively-analytically and meta-analytically, to analyze and pathology the possibility of fulfilling the mission subject to paragraph (2) of Article 156 of the Constitution (revival of public rights) in order to ensure citizens' rights Their trust in the institution of power and the basis for their participation in the administration of cities based on the index, the way of development and evolution of the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the tradition of public law of contemporary Iran, and concludes that the fulfillment of this mission Based on the above index and in the existing governance paradigm, desire to refuse and in order to create the conditions for the possibility of reviving public rights , we need to renew the discourse and "change the paradigm". Manuscript profile -
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411 - Recent Advanced in Minimally Invasive Surgery; A Review on New Procedures and Instruments
Mahdieh Katebian Mir Sepehr Pedram Mohammad Yasan Bangash mahbobeh abdiMinimally invasive surgeries are one of the most important revolutions in the history of surgery. recently, different methods of this type of surgery are widely used in medicine and veterinary medicine. With recent advances in minimally invasive surgery, a variety of su MoreMinimally invasive surgeries are one of the most important revolutions in the history of surgery. recently, different methods of this type of surgery are widely used in medicine and veterinary medicine. With recent advances in minimally invasive surgery, a variety of surgical methods have been introduced. Laparoscopic gallbladder resection is the most common type of minimally invasive surgery and many other surgeries have been introduced in the same way. This article introduces new methods in minimally invasive surgery. The further use of this type of surgery depends entirely on the development of new technologies in this field. The success of surgical procedures in the treatment of diseases is always measured by the amount of pain and trauma that the surgical method inflicts on the patient. Reducing these two factors has led to the progression and change surgical methods with minimal invasions in general and laparoscopic surgeries particularly in the last century. Manuscript profile -
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412 - Comparative Study of Copyright in Iran and France Legal System
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413 - The Exploration of "Moral Autonomy" as an Aim of Education (With Emphasis on the Views of Kant and Peters)
masoud safaei moghadamMoral autonomy means "self-government" and "self-rule". This paper presents the analysis and reasoning in search of answers to the following questions: first, what conditions does moral autonomy require? Second, does moral autonomy possess the requirements necessary for MoreMoral autonomy means "self-government" and "self-rule". This paper presents the analysis and reasoning in search of answers to the following questions: first, what conditions does moral autonomy require? Second, does moral autonomy possess the requirements necessary for being considered as an aim of education? The theoretical framework of this study is based on Kant’s and Peters’ views that have served the theoretical sources and bases of the survey questions. The first question has been answered by referring to Kant’s ideas, whereas the answer to the second question has been derived from Peters’ sources. Kant believes that reason and free will are the fundamental bases for moral autonomy. On the other hand, Peters argues that the concept of "education" and the "educated person" provide the criteria and necessary conditions for moral autonomy. Hence, it was concluded that by recourse to conceptual analysis, and here, the analysis of the concepts of "education" and "educated person", we are able to demonstrate that moral autonomy should be one of the main aims of education because moral education implies the concepts of both education and educated person. The paradoxes between the concept of "autonomy” and “educational authority”, between "reason and habits" and "authenticity of choice and educational content" are also discussed. Manuscript profile -
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414 - The Nature and Realm of Responsibility of Human from the Perspective of Sartre and Islamic View of Action
The aim of this study is a comparative analysis of the nature and the realm of responsibility from the perspective of Sartre and Islamic view of action. In order to do this, two methods of conceptual analysis and comparative analysis were used; using the method of conce MoreThe aim of this study is a comparative analysis of the nature and the realm of responsibility from the perspective of Sartre and Islamic view of action. In order to do this, two methods of conceptual analysis and comparative analysis were used; using the method of conceptual analysis, the nature of human responsibility, regarding to the nature of human and its freedom in both views, was examined and then, their similarities and differences were comparatively analyzed. The comparison was analyzed from four aspects of the origin of responsibility and the criteria (nature of responsibility), absolute/bounded responsibility and individual/social responsibility (realm of responsibility). First, despite the initial similarities between the two perspectives on the origins of responsibility, these are distinct by considering the concept of abandonment. Second, these two views, according to two aspects of the objective/subjective and absolute/relative of the responsibility criteria, are naturally different. Being absolute/ bounded, as the third component, makes the two views closer together in the responsibility realm. Fourth, individual/social responsibility of acts deals with the comparative study of this realm from another perspective. Manuscript profile -
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415 - A Comparative Study on the Literary Backgrounds in the Formation of Paideia in the Ancient Greece and Doctrinal and Educational Teachings in the Ancient Persia: Emphasizing on Iliad, Odyssey and Shahname
mohammadhassan mirzamohammadi faride davoudyThe purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the literary backgrounds of the formation of Paideia in ancient Greece and the implications of doctrinal and educational teachings in the ancient Persia. The main sources are Iliad, Odyssey and Shahname which are s MoreThe purpose of this study is to investigate and compare the literary backgrounds of the formation of Paideia in ancient Greece and the implications of doctrinal and educational teachings in the ancient Persia. The main sources are Iliad, Odyssey and Shahname which are studied by the method of analysis (conceptual, documentary, and comparative). At first, the concepts, backgrounds, types and fields of the formation of Paideia in Greece and educational teachings in Persia were examined in terms of physical, artistic, moral, and intellectual dimensions. Then, commonalities and differences between them were extracted. In terms of commonalities, the epic aspects overcome other literary genres. As well, in both cultures, allegory was used in education. In the physical dimension, in the literature of the both cultures, a transcendent human was conceived in terms of a healthy body and a pure spirit. In the moral dimension, humane teachings and examples of chivalry and high ethics were introduced through the stories and epic poems. In the intellectual dimension of the ancient Persia, wisdom was given great importance. In the Greek literature too, the topic of rationality and its ramifications were at issue. This rationality is expressed in terms of the cultural and educational contexts of the two nations, as in Shahnameh, the most significant signs of wisdom are brief and meaningful talk. In the Greek Paideia, the effects of this wisdom are expressed in philosophy. Integrating wisdom and tolerance with people, valuable work, justice, the balance in behavior and life through wisdom are of common aspects in the both cultures. In terms of difference, in the Greek literature, components are more detailed and more functional, and myths are more individualized, while in Persia there were more general teachings and collective myths. In the artistic aspect, we see wider concepts in Persian literature compared to the Greek culture. Manuscript profile -
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416 - Analyzing the problem of rule-following in education with emphasis on Wittgenstein’s Paradox
Mohsen Bohlooli FakhoodiThe rules are components of our biological experiences that shape all social institutions and human activities, including education. When we invite others to follow the rules, there is always a presupposition in our mind that we and others have a common and clear concep MoreThe rules are components of our biological experiences that shape all social institutions and human activities, including education. When we invite others to follow the rules, there is always a presupposition in our mind that we and others have a common and clear concept of the rules. Wittgenstein believes that one can be trained to follow the rules. But he puts forward an important paradox about the rule of law, according to which one cannot speak of a conformity or non-compliance with the rule. The logical dimensions of this paradox have attracted the attention of educational philosophers. Following the rules of education in the school and classroom space is one of the most prominent examples of compliance with the rules. But do we have enough reasons to persuade our children and students to follow the rules? The two views of rationalist and authoritarian are among the most important approaches in the area of education to the question of rule-following. Relying on Wittgenstein’s context-based approach to escaping the paradox, this paper claims that the best way to understand the category of rule-following is to form a tacit agreement between the community and educational environments, which can only be expressed in practice without being expressible. Manuscript profile -
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417 - The Effect of Young Children on Impulsive Decisions of Families in Fun Traveling
Mohesn Akbari Esmaeel Ramezanpour Parmis MoafAn important dimension of consumer behavior is making impulsive decisions. These decisions are shaped by a quick decision process, resulting from excitement and emotion. Impulsive traveling is one of the immediate behaviors in which a tourist travels to somewhere for wh MoreAn important dimension of consumer behavior is making impulsive decisions. These decisions are shaped by a quick decision process, resulting from excitement and emotion. Impulsive traveling is one of the immediate behaviors in which a tourist travels to somewhere for which he or she has not carefully planned. There are many reasons behind this kind of behavior in tourism, including going to see somewhere for fun; pressures from friends, peers and family members; undeclared internal motivations; or even encouragement from destinations with different marketing tools. This paper examined the impact of children’s participation, in family decision-making, on the emotions of the decision maker in the family and the impulsive travel plans they made. The conceptual model is based on literature and research background, which showed relationship between variables (youth insistence, decision makers’ emotions and intention to travel impulsively). For sampling and data collection, a questionnaire was distributed among 384 families that had traveled impulsively to different locations of the province of Guilan. This is an applied study, and data collection followed descriptive-correlation based on structural equation modeling. SPSS 19 was used to analyze the descriptive data. For statistical inference, we used structural equation modeling (SEM) based on partial least squares (PLS) and Smart PLS2 software. Results showed that children’s participation in decisions affects impulsive family planning to travel. In addition, the mediating role of emotions was also confirmed showing that children that take part in family decision-making, not only increased the impulsive traveling of family members but also affected their emotions. Manuscript profile -
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418 - Assessing Users’ Recreational Demand in Urban Parks in Tehran with the Help of the Artificial Neural Network
The advantages of public green spaces are clear. However, it is hard to estimate which parks provide higher standards for users’ (both tourists and citizens) recreational demands. This study provided a model to assess recreational demands in urban parks with the help of MoreThe advantages of public green spaces are clear. However, it is hard to estimate which parks provide higher standards for users’ (both tourists and citizens) recreational demands. This study provided a model to assess recreational demands in urban parks with the help of the artificial neural network. The aim was to clarify the rules of satisfaction among the users’ recreational demands in urban parks. In 22 districts of the city of Tehran, 104 local urban parks (with a high diversity of the quality of welfare services and design) were selected. Using the user-centered viewpoint, we assessed the recreational demand. A field study from 1395 to 1396 helped to investigate the role of the urban district and park service variables in increasing the demand for urban parks. Results of trained networks showed that the artificial neural network created the best function of topology optimization with a higher coefficient of determination in three categorists of training, validation, and test data. Sensitivity analysis showed that the number of urban district parks, sports areas, cultural areas, and the quality of landscape with a sensitivity coefficient of 183.5, 58.1, 52.7, and 30.4, respectively, had the highest effect on the users’ recreational demand in urban parks. The suggested model would be a decision support system in designing urban parks. Such an approach would help improve urban development based on tourism attractions and would develop urban tourism on a broader scale. Manuscript profile -
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419 - Key Success Factors of Crowdsourcing in in Developing Tourism Destination Capabilities: A Case Study of Yazd City
Hamed Fallah Tafti Mahdieh Zahmatkesh Saredorahi بهاره گورنگیToday, information technology has made it possible to solicit the views of different people with diverse perspectives and ideological backgrounds. Being one of the benefits of IT, crowdsourcing could, as an easy-to-use public opinion survey tool, be used as a very usefu MoreToday, information technology has made it possible to solicit the views of different people with diverse perspectives and ideological backgrounds. Being one of the benefits of IT, crowdsourcing could, as an easy-to-use public opinion survey tool, be used as a very useful instrument wherever social participation may facilitates the identification and resolution of problems. Having carefully reviewed previous studies of the field, we found that few attempts have so far been made to induce tourists to socially participate in identifying the opportunities for the development of civilian, cultural, and social infrastructures of tourist destinations. As one of the Iranian cultural and historical tourist destinations, Yazd city has recently been enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage sites and has attracted the attention of many tourists worldwide. Having said that, it appears that its tourism capacities and infrastructures need to be developed. This study, therefore, sought to identify the criteria which could be effective in the success of tourist crowdsourcing in offering appropriate solutions for the development of tourism in Yazd. To this end, the primary criteria for the successful implementation of crowdsourcing were extracted from the relevant literature, from which 25 criteria in six general categories were screened and identified via Delphi method. To rank the criteria mentioned, the opinions of Yazd tourism experts were collected through paired comparisons, being analyzed and ranked by fuzzy network analysis. The finding of the study indicated that human resources and cultural indices with the weights of 0.28 and 0.21 respectively were the most important factors in the success of tourist crowdsourcing. Manuscript profile -
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420 - The paradigmatic pattern of brand value creation for tourism destinations in Iran
manouchehr jahanian Mohammad aghaei elham vahediGiven the position of the tourism industry in the world, the competition in attracting tourists among different destinations around the world has taken a close look. Today, everyone has realized that the industry operates like a fuel tank that is endless, and its revenu MoreGiven the position of the tourism industry in the world, the competition in attracting tourists among different destinations around the world has taken a close look. Today, everyone has realized that the industry operates like a fuel tank that is endless, and its revenue takes on an exponential form over time. Given that Iran is a country that has high tourism potentials, it is necessary to use this unlimited source as a value for sustainable growth and development due to brand value creation for a tourist destination makes one destination higher than the other in a competitive position and ultimately selected by tourists. In this study, at the first, the existing literature was examined, then with the interview technique, 18 experts were interviewed and data related to creating brand value of the destination was extracted. After that, using the Grand Theory method, the concepts were extracted and then categorized, which was finally designed as a Paradigmatic model. As a result, factors such as economic growth, sustainable destination development, attracting capital, recognition of global civilization mentioned as “the causal categories of destination brand value”, and categories such as destination identity design, advertising, planning and financing as “strategies” and categories such as ethnic diversity, weak laws, and Lack of modeling as “interfering in the implementation of strategies”. In the following, contextual factors for the implementation of strategies included the succession of managers, integrated management, public-private partnership. During this research, the consequences of creating the value of the destination brand include political, economic, social and cultural growth, tourism prosperity, sustainable development and other factors mentioned. Manuscript profile -
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421 - A Comparative Study of the Tourism Laws’ Hierarchy and Regulations in Iran and Other Countries
Ozra Azizi Ali Asghar Shalbafian aboutaleb ghasemiLaws and regulations are among the most important executive and monitoring tools that help governments fulfill their role in setting tourism development policies, and assessing, controlling, and regulating the relations among tourism stakeholders. Therefore, this study MoreLaws and regulations are among the most important executive and monitoring tools that help governments fulfill their role in setting tourism development policies, and assessing, controlling, and regulating the relations among tourism stakeholders. Therefore, this study sought to examine the structure and titles of tourism laws in China, France, Malaysia, and Turkey and compare them with the relevant laws and regulations exercised in Iran to identify the status of the key issues in the respective hierarchical system of those countries' laws and regulations. To this end, the study followed the comparative law methodology to analyze the content of the laws and regulations mentioned above using a text-based approach. According to the findings of the study, many of the issues that are turned into law in the countries investigated in the current study occupy a lower position in the hierarchy of Iran’s Tourism Laws and Regulations System, being referred to in terms of either by-laws or executive instructions. Moreover, some issues have not been addressed at any level. Therefore, it can be argued that compared to the countries studied in this research, Iran’s tourism sector does not enjoy a proper status in Iran’s legal system. In other words, the current laws and regulations enforced in Iran lack many key tourism-related issues that could help regulate the relations between various relevant stakeholders, prevent unnecessary interventions by different bodies and organizations, reduce the number of lawsuits among the suppliers of tourism services and tourists, or help coordinate the relevant actors in achieving the intended goals. Therefore, the tourism sector needs a centralized, transparent, and comprehensive law. Manuscript profile -
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422 - Evaluation of effects of different cannulas and the initial incision size, on skin and underlying tissues in laparoscopic procedures in dog model.
Mahdieh Katebian Mohamad Hejazi roja ebrahimi jalal rezaie hossein marjanmehr hossein asheq farnaz mahmoodzadegan hesam adin akbareinObjective- While many of studies have evaluated effects of trocar on incision characteristics non has taken the design of the cannula into consideration. This study was conducted to figure out the type of cannula design which is associated with a better healing at the i MoreObjective- While many of studies have evaluated effects of trocar on incision characteristics non has taken the design of the cannula into consideration. This study was conducted to figure out the type of cannula design which is associated with a better healing at the insertion site, and to investigate if the size of incision in the port site has an effect on the healing process. Procedure-6 trocars were inserted in each dog. five animals were used, allowing the total number of 10 insertions for 7 mm incisions and threaded cannula (group A), 10 insertions for 10 mm incision and threaded cannula (group B) and 10 for 10 mm incision and smooth cannula (Group C), which constituted 3 groups of study. Results-Macroscopic and Histopathology comparison between group A and group B revealed significantly higher degenerative changes and necrosis in the dermal and muscle layer and a higher loss of the peritoneal lining in group A than B. Hemorrhage in the dermal layer of the skin and acute inflammatory reaction was significantly higher in group B compared with C . Conclusions - This study showed that a smaller incision than the trocar’s external diameter has destructive effects on the tissues. Moreover, using a trocar with a threaded cannula can have harmful effects on the surrounding tissues and it is considered more destructive than a smooth cannula. Manuscript profile -
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423 - Structural Comparison of Common Anecdotes of Sanai's Hadiqat and Rumi's Mathnawi
sepide partovi mahdi kargarMany Persian literary narratives have their origin in the past of Persian literature, the sources of which have been identified in contemporary area. In the present study, the common anecdotes of Sanai's Hadiqat and Rumi's Mathnawi have been investigated through library MoreMany Persian literary narratives have their origin in the past of Persian literature, the sources of which have been identified in contemporary area. In the present study, the common anecdotes of Sanai's Hadiqat and Rumi's Mathnawi have been investigated through library method by study of books, articles and related researches, text analysis and through comparative approach so that the anecdotes with a common theme and different structure can be compared and the differences highlighted. According to studies, the use of storytelling techniques in Rumi's anecdotes is more visible, because his use of superstructure elements of the story, especially perspective, character and dialogue is much more, and in contrast, the element of time and place has been rarely used; while in Hadiqat, these two elements are highly used. One of the main manipulation of Rumi in references is making dynamic the static characters as well as adding various types of dialogue and different characters. Manuscript profile -
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424 - A Cyber Security Maturity Model for Critical Infrastructures with a Comparative Study Approach
Mohamad Akhtari mohammadali keramati seyed abdolah amin mousaviWith the advancement of mankind in the information age and the advent of the digital information age, dependence on national infrastructure has become more important than ever. Lack of cyber security in infrastructure, disrupts the functioning of various sectors such as MoreWith the advancement of mankind in the information age and the advent of the digital information age, dependence on national infrastructure has become more important than ever. Lack of cyber security in infrastructure, disrupts the functioning of various sectors such as government, economy and services. By disrupting critical infrastructure, irreparable damage may occur in areas such as human casualties, economic damage, and loss of public confidence. Thus, information technology and cyber security have a special place in the digital arena. Accordingly, one of the most important challenges of different countries today, which can also harm national security, is cyber-attacks. This study explores to provide a cyber security maturity model for critical infrastructure. This study examines and analyzes five crucial models of cyber security maturity.The research shows that the cybersecurity maturity models are significantly similar to each other. By comparative study and comparison between the analyzed models, 48 indicators were obtained. Examination of these indicators shows that some of them overlap with other indicators. Therefore overlapping indices were classified into 16 groups based on frequency. Then, these groups by clustering analysis method and according to the obtained data, using SPSS software were organized in five levels, based on which the cyber security maturity model for critical infrastructure was presented. Manuscript profile -
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425 - Effect of resistance training and nanocurcumin supplementation on the expression of FNDC5 and PPARƔ genes in rat muscle tissue
Amir Maleki Masoumeh HosseiniBackground: Irisin is released from the Fndc5 protein in muscle cell through physical activity and effects on metabolism through browning of white fat. The purpose of this study was to the effect of resistance training and supplementation of nanocurcumin on the expressi MoreBackground: Irisin is released from the Fndc5 protein in muscle cell through physical activity and effects on metabolism through browning of white fat. The purpose of this study was to the effect of resistance training and supplementation of nanocurcumin on the expression of genes of FNDC5 and PPARɣ rat muscle tissue. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 32 rats were randomly divided into four groups (Control, resistance training, nanocurcumin, resistance training + nanocurcumin). The training groups program included 4 weeks, 3 days a week from climbing on a stepladder. Nanocarcmine (80 mg / kg) was given gavage in complementary groups for four weeks daily. FNDC5 and PPARƔ gene expression were measured using the RT-PCR method. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA with a significant level of P≤0.05. Results: The results showed that resistance training and supplementation of Nanocarcmine significantly increased the expression of the gene of FNDC5 and PPARɣ in muscle tissue of rat (P <0.05). Conclusion: It seems resistance training with nanocurcumin supplementation may stimulate secretion of FNDC5 & PPARƔ from muscle, that has a key role in the metabolism of adipose tissue and the conversion of white tissue to brown fat tissue. Manuscript profile -
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426 - A New Parallel Method to Verify the Packets Forwarding in SDN Networks
Rozbeh Beglari Hakem BeitollahiThe rise of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has revolutionized network management, offering greater flexibility and programmability. However, ensuring the accuracy of packet forwarding remains paramount for maintaining network reliability and security in SDN environme MoreThe rise of Software-Defined Networking (SDN) has revolutionized network management, offering greater flexibility and programmability. However, ensuring the accuracy of packet forwarding remains paramount for maintaining network reliability and security in SDN environments. Unlike traditional IP networks, SDN separates the control plane from the data plane, creating new challenges for securing data transmission. Existing verification methods designed for IP networks often cannot be directly applied to SDN due to this architectural difference. To address the limitations of existing verification methods in SDN networks, new approaches are necessary. This research proposes a novel parallel method for verifying packet forwarding, building upon concepts from DYNAPFV. The proposed approach aims to overcome specific limitations of existing methods (including DYNAPFV), such as scalability issues, slow verification times. Simulations demonstrate significant improvements compared to DYNAPFV. The proposed parallel method achieves a 92% reduction in time required to identify malicious nodes within the network. The results also reveal a trade-off between security and verification time. As the probability of packet integrity confirmation increases from 0.8 to 0.99, system security strengthens, but the time to detect malicious switches also increases. Manuscript profile -
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427 - Resolving Zeno’s Paradoxes Based on the Theory of the “Linear Analytic Summation” and Evaluation of Evolution of Responsesa
Reza Shakeri Ali Abedi ShahroodiZeno challenged the problem of motion following his master Parmenides and presented his criticisms of the theory of motion based on four arguments that in fact introduced the paradoxes of this theory. These paradoxes, which contradict an evident problem (motion), provok MoreZeno challenged the problem of motion following his master Parmenides and presented his criticisms of the theory of motion based on four arguments that in fact introduced the paradoxes of this theory. These paradoxes, which contradict an evident problem (motion), provoked some reactions. This paper initially refers to two of Zeno’s paradoxes and then presents the responses provided by some thinkers of different periods. In his response to Zeno’s paradoxes, Aristotle separated the actual and potential runs of motion and, following a mathematical approach, resorted to the concept of infinitely small sizes. Kant has also referred to this problem in his antinomies. Secondly, the authors explain the theory of linear analytic summation, which consists of two elements: 1) The distance between two points of transfer can be divided infinitely; however, the absolute value of the subsequent distance is always smaller than the absolute value of the previous distance; 2) since the infinitude of the division is of an analytic rather than a synthetic nature, the summation limit of these distances will be equal to the initial distance. Based on this theory, as motion is not free of direction and continuous limits, an integral limit of distance is traversed at each moment, and the analytic, successive, and infinite limits of distance are determined. The final section of this paper is intended to evaluate the responses given to the paradoxes. Manuscript profile -
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428 - Examination of the philosophy of the splendor and beauty elements in Quran-illustrated paradise with an emphasis on Al-Rahman surah
بهزاد وثيقObjective: Islam has always portrayed the human status after death. This trend can be seen in several Islamic sources such as fundamental texts and theosophical manuscripts. Some of those are the verses about heaven and hell mentioned at the holy Quran occasionally. Sur MoreObjective: Islam has always portrayed the human status after death. This trend can be seen in several Islamic sources such as fundamental texts and theosophical manuscripts. Some of those are the verses about heaven and hell mentioned at the holy Quran occasionally. Surah Al-Rahman has presented exquisite descriptions of paradise among other allegorical verses, in which we can find out basic elements of landscape architecture and garden design. At outset, this paper deals with the history of main elements of Islamic garden like tree and water in ancient culture and mythology. Thereupon, we also review the Islamic doctrine of paradise to realize the main concept and design features of it in Quran. Method: Descriptive-analytical method has been employed to conduct the study with a focus on verses of Surah Al-Rahman, aiming to introduce the architectural concepts of Quranic verses. Conclusion: The study indicates that Muslim architects have always tried to derive the landscape architecture and design criteria for their garden design from the verses of the holy Quran. Manuscript profile -
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429 - The manifestation of Quranic concepts in Persian garden with an emphasis on Enasn Sura
Mohamadreza pourjafarIn this paper, by studying Persian gardens, particularly in the Islamic period, and examining its general characteristics of the physical environment (water, plants, etc.), the elements of garden has been studied. Then by exploring the text of the Qur’an, especially MoreIn this paper, by studying Persian gardens, particularly in the Islamic period, and examining its general characteristics of the physical environment (water, plants, etc.), the elements of garden has been studied. Then by exploring the text of the Qur’an, especially Ensan Surah and its related interpretations, Quranic paradise elements has been reviewed in the elements of Dolat Abad garden. The review has been done through Structural - spatial analysis of Dolat Abad garden and adopting them with quranic concepts. The purpose of this study was to extract the common blessings of the Garden of Eden with the Dolat Abad garden. Techniques used in this research are descriptive – analytical. Data was collected through visiting, field harvesting and library and comparing them with the quranic interpretations. The results show that the elements of a Persian garden have been referred to as Heaven’s blessings. These blessings have remained some material and spiritual metaphors both in the body of the garden and its designer believes either objectively or subjectively. Manuscript profile -
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430 - Social capital in Islam
علی افسریSocial capital that has been developed by Western scholars is one of the most important concepts in economics, management and social and political sciences. This study examines the the concept of social capital from the Islamic perspective. As a result The study of I MoreSocial capital that has been developed by Western scholars is one of the most important concepts in economics, management and social and political sciences. This study examines the the concept of social capital from the Islamic perspective. As a result The study of Islamic principles such as unity, brotherhood, justice, taavon, consultation, Mosabereh and Morabeteh, Takafol and Islamic moral virtues show that the implementation of Islamic principles has a large impact on different types and different levels of social capital. In addition, it seems that the implementation of these principles is the most effective way to bring social capital to its highest possible level. Cognitive aspects of Islamic social capital are formed by the unity and brotherhood principles and many moral virtues and the structural aspects are formed by the principles such as taavon, Mosabereh and Morabeteh, consultation, Takafol and social aspects of Islamic rulings. Islamic pattern of social participation can correct the defects of non-Islamic patterns and social participation based on Islamic pattern has a major impact on development of Islamic society. So Propagation of Islamic beliefs and culture and expanding social participation in various affairs are important methods for increasing social capital stock. Manuscript profile -
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431 - A Comparative Study of the Learning Model and the Model of Quran Abstract
Ebrahim Kameli Hesameddin AshenaHuman communicate with others of their lives. The relationship is because they need to meet their needs Communication intended to influence others. This effect is studied in the communication science and the social psychology in the form of persuasion. Due to the impo MoreHuman communicate with others of their lives. The relationship is because they need to meet their needs Communication intended to influence others. This effect is studied in the communication science and the social psychology in the form of persuasion. Due to the importance of influence on others, various models developed and used by people who have communicational activities. The “learning model” is one of the persuasion models which has been developed and applied by Carl Howland. This model considered the two essential components of “communication and psychological capacity to learn” as the basis, and deals with the influence of these two components. Holy Quran that contains a set of messages of God to the servants, is revealed to influence others. This holy book has a model to represent the messages. Qur'an has a three-component model. Components of Quran model include elements of communication, psychological capacity and thinking. This paper studies the learning model and Qur'an model of persuasion in a comparative way. So that, the similarities and differences of the components in these two models be analyzed. Manuscript profile -
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432 - Manifestation of Quran’s Verses in Persian Carpet-Garden, with an Emphasis on Surah Al-Rahman
mohammad javad Mahdavi nezhad Mojtaba Ansari سپیده صمدزاده Azadeh Fazeli Marziehalsadat Ahmad nejadVerses of the Quran are manifestations of God’s beauty and magnificence and Muslim artists have benefited from these verses to create art works that manifest their ideal Heaven. In line with this, the Persian garden-carpet is a reflection of the picture of garden-hea MoreVerses of the Quran are manifestations of God’s beauty and magnificence and Muslim artists have benefited from these verses to create art works that manifest their ideal Heaven. In line with this, the Persian garden-carpet is a reflection of the picture of garden-heaven, which itself is considered a display of Quranic paradise. Quranic paradise’s patterns are used in both Iranian carpets and gardens which help us know Muslims' beliefs through their art. The aim of this research is to recognize the ancient patterns of Persian garden in the Quran’s verses, especially verses of Surah Al-Rahman, and investigate how they are used in Persian carpet structure. The questions that are posed in this research are:1) How do the Quran’s verses, especially Surah Al-Rahman, describe Heaven? 2) How can we see Quranic paradise’s patterns in Persian garden structure and carpet-garden? To answer these questions, a descriptive-analytic method, which relies on comparative techniques, has been used. The results of the research show that the structure of garden-carpet in Islamic Iranian art agrees with the parameters and features of the Quranic paradise. Therefore, it could be concluded that the carpet–garden is considered as the sample of heaven-garden with semantic, functional, and somatic triple orders. Manuscript profile -
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433 - Manifestation of Quran’s Verses in Persian Carpet-Garden, with an Emphasis on Surah Al-Rahman
mohammad javad Mahdavi nezhad Mojtaba Ansari سپیده صمدزاده Azadeh Fazeli marzieh alsadat ahmadnejadMuslim artists' believes are related to Quran verses which show God's grace and dignity. Therefore their works could be the manifestation of what Quran verses express about heaven. In this way, Persian garden-carpet would be the showing of garden-heaven picture that its MoreMuslim artists' believes are related to Quran verses which show God's grace and dignity. Therefore their works could be the manifestation of what Quran verses express about heaven. In this way, Persian garden-carpet would be the showing of garden-heaven picture that itself is considered as the blaze of Quran paradise. Quran paradise patterns are used in both Iranian carpets and gardens which help us know Muslims' believes through their art. The aim of this research is to recognize the ancient patterns of Persian garden in Quran verses, especially AlrahmanSorah, and investigating how they are used in Persian carpet structure. The questions that are posed in this research are:1) How do Quran verses, especially AlrahmanSorah, describe heaven? 2) How can we see Quran paradise patterns in Persian garden structure and carpet-garden? To answer these questions, a descriptive-analytic method, which relies on comparative techniques, is used. The results of the research show that the structure of garden-carpet in Islamic Iranian art agrees with the indexes of Quran paradise. Therefore, it could be concluded that the carpet–garden is considered as the sample of heaven-garden with semantic, functional, and somatic trial orders. Manuscript profile -
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434 - An Investigation of Foundations of Quran’s Reference Status in Critique of Hadiths Based on Seerah of the Infallible (AS)
Ahmad jamali mohammad kazem rahman setaieshThe main criteria recommended by the Infallibles (AS) to ensure the authenticity of Hadiths is Quran-based critique or comparing Hadith to the Quran. This study, using the descriptive-analytical method, after assessing the status of Quran-based critique of Hadith, enume MoreThe main criteria recommended by the Infallibles (AS) to ensure the authenticity of Hadiths is Quran-based critique or comparing Hadith to the Quran. This study, using the descriptive-analytical method, after assessing the status of Quran-based critique of Hadith, enumerates the main roots of a lack of benefiting from the Quran in critique of Hadith. They include “resorting to pretexts and justifications for not accepting the authenticity of this criteria”, “a belief by some Muslims that the Companions (of the Prophet) were just (and trustworthy) which, consequently, leads to the belief that some Hadiths in certain available sources must be correct”, “a wrong assumption about the independent status of Hadith beside the Quran”, “a wrong understanding of the status of attributed Hadith and definite Sunnah”, and “the fear that the credibility of some Hadiths in the available sources may be undermined”. As for the foundations of the Quran’s reference status in critique of Hadiths, the study found, based on examples of comparing Hadiths to the Quran by the Shia Imams (AS), that the majority of the studies conducted on Quran-based critique of Hadiths have lacked a Hadith view and been based on personal views and other sciences. Manuscript profile -
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435 - A Rhetorical Introduction to Parenthetical Phrase in Holy Quran
mohammad mahdi valizadeh abolghasem valizadehThe style of parenthetical phrase is among frequently used discursive styles in the Holy Quran. In this research, with a review and detailed search in exegeses and literary books, the extensive use of parenthetical phrases in the Quran and their types have been reflecte MoreThe style of parenthetical phrase is among frequently used discursive styles in the Holy Quran. In this research, with a review and detailed search in exegeses and literary books, the extensive use of parenthetical phrases in the Quran and their types have been reflected and then, after categorizing and differentiating single-purpose parenthetical phrases from multi-purpose ones, the overall purposes hidden in the verses have been identified, examined and documented. Next the four purposes of emphasis, prevention of crossing mind, expression and refuting the remarks of Kuffar (disbeleivers) have been considered to be the most used ones. The goal of this research is to answer the question why the style of parenthetical phrase is used in the Quran and resolve the ambiguity regarding a lack of proportion and relation between verses containing parenthetical phrase and other verses. This research is an analytical-descriptive one in which some 20 cases of purposes of parenthetical phrases are identified and by examining them, it is proved that the verbiage resulting from the style of parenthetical phrase in the Holy Quran is completely purposeful, fitting and appropriate, and in terms of quantity and quality, it is far beyond the styles used in Arabic poetry and prose texts. It is also one of the major factors of the Holy Quran’s literary, rhetoric and content miracles. Manuscript profile -
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436 - A study of the Qur'an and psychology from the perspective of success based on grounded theory
narjes pourjome Baqer Ghobari Bonab Abolfazl khoshmaneshIn the present study, in order to achieve the similarities and differences between the Qur'an and psychology perspectives on success and conditions, interactions and consequences, a qualitative approach and a method of grounded theory were used. By applying three types MoreIn the present study, in order to achieve the similarities and differences between the Qur'an and psychology perspectives on success and conditions, interactions and consequences, a qualitative approach and a method of grounded theory were used. By applying three types of open, axial and selective coding on Quranic data and psychology, paradigm models were developed and the definition of success was presented. In the Qur'anic model, " salvation" as the corecategory and "God-seeking nature", "divine grace", "belief in the hereafter" as causal conditions; "Freedom" and "entry into the straight path" as contextual conditions; "Positive relationships" and "inner power" were introduced as mediator conditions and "self-construction", "worship", "religiosity", "governorship" and "speed and overtaking" were introduced as strategies. In the psychological model, "flourishing" as the corecategory and "self-knowledge" and "teleology" as causal conditions; "Freedom", "appropriate environment" and "motivation" as contextual conditions; "Positive emotions", "Positive relationships" and "Personality traits" as mediator conditions and "Self-sufficiency and self-management", "Work and effort", "Appropriate thinking and style of explanation" and " Delayed gratification - hedonism "were proposed as a strategy. The findings showed that both success approaches are recognized as human’s development and flourishing which in Quran viewpoint causes salvation, entering pure life, ending to divine salvation and nearness to the God, but in psychology viewpoint it is performed in order to achieve prosperity, eminency, wellbeing and happiness. And welfare takes place. The Qur'an depicts the paradigm model of success around the "God" axis, while in the psychological model, "man" is the main axis. Manuscript profile -
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437 - Investigation of pavement parameters and models in road accidents
ruhollah rakhsha ali aramThe rapid growth of vehicle manufacturing technology has led to a steady increase in speed and an increasing need for brakes and friction. International studies have shown that increasing the average speed has caused more damage in accidents. Various parameters such as MoreThe rapid growth of vehicle manufacturing technology has led to a steady increase in speed and an increasing need for brakes and friction. International studies have shown that increasing the average speed has caused more damage in accidents. Various parameters such as volume, speed, safety, pavement condition can be used to determine the performance of the road. One of the parameters related to safety is the number of accidents. There has been a lot of research on the relationship between different road parameters and the number of accidents, but in the field of different road parameters and the number of accidents, but in the field of various road pavement parameters and its performance level (especially various accident indicators) comprehensive and sufficient studies, especially Has not been done in Iran. In the studies that have been done so far, the relationship between accident rate or frequency of accidents in terms of number of lanes, lane width, presence of middle lane, type of lane, shoulder width, access density, number of intersections observed in each road section, speed limit The degree of vertical arc, horizontal arc, section length, weather condition, time of day of the week and other effective variables are discussed. In this article, we have tried to study the parameters and models of pavement in road accidents. Manuscript profile -
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438 - Community Detection in Complex Dynamic Networks Based on Graph Embedding and Clustering Ensemble
Majid Mohammadpour Seyedakbar Mostafavi وحید رنجبرSpecial conditions of wireless sensor networks, such as energy limitation, make it essential to accelerate the convergence of algorithms in this field, especially in the distributed compressive sensing (DCS) scenarios, which have a complex reconstruction phase. This pap MoreSpecial conditions of wireless sensor networks, such as energy limitation, make it essential to accelerate the convergence of algorithms in this field, especially in the distributed compressive sensing (DCS) scenarios, which have a complex reconstruction phase. This paper presents a DCS reconstruction algorithm that provides a higher convergence rate. The proposed algorithm is a distributed primal-dual algorithm in a bidirectional incremental cooperation mode where the parameters change with time. The parameters are changed systematically in the convex optimization problems in which the constraint and cooperation functions are strongly convex. The proposed method is supported by simulations, which show the higher performance of the proposed algorithm in terms of convergence rate, even in stricter conditions such as the small number of measurements or the lower degree of sparsity. Manuscript profile -
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439 - A Comparative Study of Iran's Social Security Law in the Field of Women's Rights with the Documents of International Labour Organization
Fatemeh Sarreshteh IzadmouoaGovernments have always paid attention to international rules and documents and try to incorporate them as much as possible in their domestic laws and policies. Along these lines, this article tries to study working women's rights from the viewpoint of the Iran's Social MoreGovernments have always paid attention to international rules and documents and try to incorporate them as much as possible in their domestic laws and policies. Along these lines, this article tries to study working women's rights from the viewpoint of the Iran's Social Security Law in comparison with the International Labor Organization's documents. The key question of this article is that "to what extent Iranian laws, especially its social security law regarding women, are compatible with International Labor Organization's documents?" To answer this question, the authors indicate that "in article 20 of the I.R. Iran's Constitution, women enjoy all human rights, specifically the right to social security on equal terms with men in compliance with Islamic criteria. In public law as well as in social security law, gender has no place and its subject is every individual as a human being. The findings of this research show that social security law being influenced by the constitutional and civil laws in some social security services is consistent with International Labor Organization's documents and in some other, is incompatible with them. Manuscript profile -
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440 - A Study of Preparatory Commission in International Law
Farhad DerhamiSince the conclusion of an international organization’s statute until its enforcement and establishing a new organization, many necessary measures should be done in order to prepare conditions for its immediate and effective operation upon its creation. Usually, it’s a MoreSince the conclusion of an international organization’s statute until its enforcement and establishing a new organization, many necessary measures should be done in order to prepare conditions for its immediate and effective operation upon its creation. Usually, it’s a preparatory commission’s duty to prepare those conditions. However, given little attention paid to the status of preparatory commissions in international law, questions may be posed such as how they are created, what are their tasks and what powers they enjoy, weather a preparatory commission is a subsidiary organ of the new organization or it has a legal personality of its own. This article aims at examining above -mentioned issues in light of current international practice and steps taken towards the creation of several important international organizations. Manuscript profile -
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441 - Paris climate change conference and its impact on international Cooperation
Hadi Ajili AskariParis Climate Conference was held in a different manner related to the previous ones. The difference was in determining countries pledges. In this conference states themselves determined their share of mitigation of greenhouse gases. In previous conferences pledges were MoreParis Climate Conference was held in a different manner related to the previous ones. The difference was in determining countries pledges. In this conference states themselves determined their share of mitigation of greenhouse gases. In previous conferences pledges were determined through a top down procedure which was not adequate and also parties were not able to fulfill them. But in Paris conference a bottom up procedure was used that helped countries to take pledges, based on their condition and abilities, they are able to fulfill them. The purpose of this research is to answer this question that how Paris climate conference affects international cooperation? This research suggests that the cooperation in Paris can be a model for cooperation in other international fields. Manuscript profile -
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442 - A Study on the Evolution of Beijing Behavior in the Four Periods of "China's International Organizational Diplomacy" and its Outcomes for Beijing
Hamed VafaeiThe present article examines the evolution of China's behavioral characteristics in the three governing systems over the past century; Article divides this Era into four historical periods, examines and analyzes Chinese political ethics within the concept of "internatio MoreThe present article examines the evolution of China's behavioral characteristics in the three governing systems over the past century; Article divides this Era into four historical periods, examines and analyzes Chinese political ethics within the concept of "international organization diplomacy". The article hope to answers the question of “how the relationship between the behavioral evolution and the policy of the leadership power in China, which has always been directly influenced by the ruling ideology, has an impact on the presence and role of Chinese in international environments, including international organizations?” This article also briefly examines China's interests through its relationship with international organizations and Count some of the benefits of this relationship for the Chinese Communist Party. Manuscript profile -
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443 - The Role of Religious Beliefs of Khwajah Naṣīr al-Dīn Ṭūsī in his Association with and Dissociation from the Ismā‘īlīs
Seyyed Mohsen Hosseini Einullah Khademi Hoorieh Shojaee Baghini Mohammad Vahid SamimiA collection of factors underlay Khwajah Naṣīr al-Dīn Ṭūsī’s association with and dissociation from the Ismā‘īlī sect. This paper aims to disclose the role of his religious beliefs in his interactions with this religious sect. Ṭūsī’s education was completed in an atmosp MoreA collection of factors underlay Khwajah Naṣīr al-Dīn Ṭūsī’s association with and dissociation from the Ismā‘īlī sect. This paper aims to disclose the role of his religious beliefs in his interactions with this religious sect. Ṭūsī’s education was completed in an atmosphere of Twelver Shi‘ite philosophy, but in his youth he was also disenchanted with the existing imitative beliefs and dogmatic emphasis on extrinsic features of Sharī‘ah. This led him to develop an interest in some Ismā‘īlī teachings such as their attention to the esoteric meaning of religious texts and join this sect in response to their invitation. Of course, the undesirable conditions in the political-religious geography of the east of the Islamic world had also limited Ṭūsī’s choices. Nevertheless, based on some historical reports of the time of his relationship with the Ismā‘īlīs and some of his works that had been written in conformity with Ismā‘īlī ideas, it can be said that he had some ideological disagreements with them after joining the sect. His reaction after his separation from the Ismā‘īlīs, whom he has introduced as atheists and non-Muslims in his Kalāmī books, demonstrate his ideological conflicts with this sect. In fact, Ṭūsī joined the Ismā‘īlīs in his youth because of his religious ideas and, later, separated from them for the same reason. He revealed his ideological opposition to them in his Kalāmī written works. Manuscript profile -
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444 - Designing a Model of Women's Social Participation with an Interpretive Structural Approach
Marjan Nory reza ali mohseni gholamreza khoshfarParticipation is a right that must be provided for all and is one of the important foundations of social relations, and women, as half of the population, can play an important role in the development of societies through social participation. Therefore, the aim of this MoreParticipation is a right that must be provided for all and is one of the important foundations of social relations, and women, as half of the population, can play an important role in the development of societies through social participation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to design a model of women's social participation with an interpretive structural approach. The present research is applied and based on the method, descriptive-correlation. The statistical population included 10 university experts in Golestan province in the field of sociology. In the first step, interviews with experts were used to identify the components of social participation, and in the second step, interpretive structural modeling with Excel software was used to design the model. The results showed that the model of social participation has two levels, which are components (social cohesion, social status, hope for the future, social status, social security, populism, social awareness, self-confidence, lifestyle, social class, use of mass media, Job status, democratic family structure, income level, education and marriage) were in the first level and the component (age) was in the second level and all components were in the link cluster. Finally, it can be said that the basis of women's social participation in Golestan province is the age component Participation is a right that must be provided for all and is one of the important foundations of social relations, and women, as half of the population, can play an important role in the development of societies through social participation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to design a model of women's social participation with an interpretive structural approach. The present research is applied and based on the method, descriptive-correlation. The statistical population included 10 university experts in Golestan province in the field of sociology. In the first step, interviews with experts were used to identify the components of social participation, and in the second step, interpretive structural modeling with Excel software was used to design the model. The results showed that the model of social participation has two levels, which are components (social cohesion, social status, hope for the future, social status, social security, populism, social awareness, self-confidence, lifestyle, social class, use of mass media, Job status, democratic family structure, income level, education and marriage) were in the first level and the component (age) was in the second level and all components were in the link cluster. Finally, it can be said that the basis of women's social participation in Golestan province is the age component.. Manuscript profile -
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445 - Application of Machine Learning in the Telecommunications Industry: Partial Churn Prediction by using a Hybrid Feature Selection Approach
Fatemeh Mozaffari Iman Raeesi Vanani Payam Mahmoudian Babak SohrabiThe telecommunications industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Because of the high cost of customer acquisition and the adverse effects of customer churn on the company's performance, customer retention becomes an inseparable part of strategic d MoreThe telecommunications industry is one of the most competitive industries in the world. Because of the high cost of customer acquisition and the adverse effects of customer churn on the company's performance, customer retention becomes an inseparable part of strategic decision-making and one of the main objectives of customer relationship management. Although customer churn prediction models are widely studied in various domains, several challenges remain in designing and implementing an effective model. This paper addresses the customer churn prediction problem with a practical approach. The experimental analysis was conducted on the customers' data gathered from available sources at a telecom company in Iran. First, partial churn was defined in a new way that exploits the status of customers based on criteria that can be measured easily in the telecommunications industry. This definition is also based on data mining techniques that can find the degree of similarity between assorted customers with active ones or churners. Moreover, a hybrid feature selection approach was proposed in which various feature selection methods, along with the crowd's wisdom, were applied. It was found that the wisdom of the crowd can be used as a useful feature selection method. Finally, a predictive model was developed using advanced machine learning algorithms such as bagging, boosting, stacking, and deep learning. The partial customer churn was predicted with more than 88% accuracy by the Gradient Boosting Machine algorithm by using 5-fold cross-validation. Comparative results indicate that the proposed model performs efficiently compared to the ones applied in the previous studies. Manuscript profile -
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446 - Investigating the relationship between the social status of the family and individual variables with the academic progress of students in Yasouj city
Maryam SamanpourThe research conducted on the effect of parents' literacy level on students' academic progress shows that the father's literacy level has a definite effect on the success and failure of students, and the mother's literacy level also has no effect on success or failure. MoreThe research conducted on the effect of parents' literacy level on students' academic progress shows that the father's literacy level has a definite effect on the success and failure of students, and the mother's literacy level also has no effect on success or failure. There is a significant relationship between the amount of parents' studies and the academic progress of students in Yasouj city. Also, in this research, the definite effect of parents' literacy level on educational progress, academic decline, behavioral problems and academic problems of students is confirmed, and the level of parental literacy has a direct and positive relationship with students' educational progress. My statistical population in this research includes 50 students of Yasuj city who were busy studying in the academic year of 2004-2015 and their number is 2000 and the statistical sample is 50 students who were selected from the community by simple random sampling. And the research tool includes a questionnaire for students. Manuscript profile -
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447 - Investigating the Relationship of Parenting Styles with Parents’ Sexual Knowledge and Attitude and the Level of Interest in Talking about Sexual Issues in Shirazi Families
Soheila Bastani Mitra SafakishThe present study aimed to investigate the relationship of parenting styles with parents’ sexual knowledge and attitude and the level of interest in talking about sexual issues with children in Shirazi families. The statistical sample consisted of 160 parents with child MoreThe present study aimed to investigate the relationship of parenting styles with parents’ sexual knowledge and attitude and the level of interest in talking about sexual issues with children in Shirazi families. The statistical sample consisted of 160 parents with children in Shiraz who were selected by convenience sampling. The data were collected by Parenting Styles Questionnaire (Baumrind, 1991), Parents’ Interest in Talking about Sexual Issues (Koblinsky & Atkinson, 1982), and Sexual Knowledge and Attitude Scale (Besharat, 2005). The reliability of the instruments was estimated using Cronbach’s alpha. The relationship of each dimension of parenting styles and parents’ sexual knowledge and attitude and interest in talking about sexual issues was examined using correlation and regression analysis. The results revealed a significant negative relationship between authoritarian parenting style and interest in talking about sexual issues. There was a significant positive relationship between authoritative parenting style and sexual knowledge and attitude . Furthermore, no significant relationship was found between permissive parenting style and sexual knowledge and attitude, and interest in talking about sexual issues in the family. However, even with the introduction of sexual knowledge and attitudes as predictors, authoritarian parenting style still negatively predicted the level of parents’ interest in discussing sexual issues. According to the results of this study, the best parenting style for communicating with children and talking about sexual issues is the authoritative parenting style. Parents should increase their knowledge and awareness about sexual issues and learn the principles of authoritative parenting to prevent high-risk and harmful behaviors in children. Manuscript profile -
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448 - Family Cohesion and Parent Abuse: The Mediating Role of Domestic Violence, Marital Conflict, Self-Esteem and Resilience
Zabihollah Abbaspour Razieh Nazarian Samani Khadijeh ShiraliniaThe aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of domestic violence, marital conflict, self-esteem and resilience in the relationship between family cohesion and parent abuse in first and second grade male and female high school students in Shahrekord. The MoreThe aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of domestic violence, marital conflict, self-esteem and resilience in the relationship between family cohesion and parent abuse in first and second grade male and female high school students in Shahrekord. The statistical population of this study was all male and female high school students in Shahrekord and their mothers, 779 of whom were selected by convenience sampling. Instruments in this study were Parent Abuse Scale (PAP-bv), Parent Abuse Scale (PAP-gm), Child Exposure to Domestic Violence (VCED), Parental Marital Conflict Scale (PMCS), Samani Family Cohesion Questionnaire (SFC) Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RIS). The model evaluation was made by path analysis method. The results of correlation coefficients showed that there were significant positive correlations between domestic violence and marital conflict and parent abuse, and that there were significant negative correlations between family cohesion, self-esteem and resilience and parent abuse. The final model showed good fitness. The results of path analysis showed that family cohesion has a direct and indirect effect on parent abuse through domestic violence, marital conflict, self-esteem and resilience. Manuscript profile -
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449 - Participation at Source Separation of Waste in Tehran City
bizhan zare RAMIN KARIMINowadays management of discharged materials is considered as one of the factors influencing sustainable urban development plans and recycling waste materials is very important in the areas of environment and urban management, and source separation of waste itself is the MoreNowadays management of discharged materials is considered as one of the factors influencing sustainable urban development plans and recycling waste materials is very important in the areas of environment and urban management, and source separation of waste itself is the main pillar of recycling.The purpose of this study is to identify and examine social factors and practical conditions for participation in source separation of waste. The study also is going to determine the roles of each factor and the ratio of their share portions. The methodology used for this research is cross-sectional surveying. The society of the research is composed of 15-75 years old Tehranian citizens. The statistical sample also includes 384 persons. Multi-stage clustered random sampling is used and data were collected by questionnaire. The general framework of the research model includes three groups of variables including social factors (social capital, socio-economic status, satisfaction of the municipality), practical conditions and economic benefits of source separation of waste. Results showed that trust in the Municipal Organizations, economic benefits of source separation of waste and practical conditions are associated with participation in source separation of waste. Multivariate regression analysis showed that 47% of the variance of participation at source separation of waste is explained by the model. Results showed that practical conditions have an important role in participation in source separation of waste in Tehran city. Manuscript profile -
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450 - Examining The Methods Of Compensation For Minor Damages In Iranian And British Law
Maryam Tafazoli Mehrjardi Behshid ArfaniaThe purpose of civil liability is to compensate the injured party. If the terms and conditions of civil liability of the minor guardian are met, the injured party has the right to seek compensation from the guardian. In Iranian law, the purpose of compensating the inj MoreThe purpose of civil liability is to compensate the injured party. If the terms and conditions of civil liability of the minor guardian are met, the injured party has the right to seek compensation from the guardian. In Iranian law, the purpose of compensating the injured party is to return him/her to his/her former state. This means that the damage caused should be compensated and restored in a way as if it has not been occurred at all. The minor guardian, like any other civil responsible person, is only liable for the attributable damages resulting from the minor’s act. In the common law system, civil liability arises from the act or omission, which has caused damage to the other, mainly due to the negligence of the perpetrator, and he/she must take action to compensate it. If in order to determine the pattern of care and compliance, the performance of the harmful person is evaluated with the performance of the normal person, which is sometimes related to the action of the harmful person such as probability of loss and probable damage and sometimes related to the injured person. Manuscript profile -
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451 - Presenting a model to solve the challenges facing the participation of people and social institutionsIn the fight against environmental crimes
Hasan Haji tabar Nima Parvaneh Maral DarbandiEnvironmental crises are taking on new dimensions every day. Crises related to ozone depletion, nuclear waste storage, industrial and chemical waste management, etc. can be seen around life. Environmental crimes are any type of current or current cracks that cause sever MoreEnvironmental crises are taking on new dimensions every day. Crises related to ozone depletion, nuclear waste storage, industrial and chemical waste management, etc. can be seen around life. Environmental crimes are any type of current or current cracks that cause severe damage to the environment and endanger human health. Environmental crimes against living components of the environment minus humans include all plant and animal organisms. For this reason, and with the uncontrolled increase of this type of serious environmental damage, it has led to the presentation of a model to combat environmental crimes. The statistical population of this article is about ١٣environmental activists in the country who have been interviewed in the form of an open article and at first the challenges of public participation and comprehensive institutions in the fight against environmental crimes Using factor analysis and pls software to determine the relationship between these factors to confirm, then the relationship of these challenges with environmental crimes in a ranking using the Friedman test and finally A model for influencing environmental crimes is presented with the participation of the public and government institutions. Manuscript profile -
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452 - Satellite Consumption and its Impact on Social Health
Ehsan Rahmani khaliliToday, the media, while informing, can change beliefs, feelings, attitudes, social behaviours, and reduce or increase satisfaction and improve life skills by designing programmed messages. This has increased the importance of the role of the media in meeting the basic MoreToday, the media, while informing, can change beliefs, feelings, attitudes, social behaviours, and reduce or increase satisfaction and improve life skills by designing programmed messages. This has increased the importance of the role of the media in meeting the basic needs of society, including social health, and has created a new field of study. Now, the most important question of the present article is: What effect has the consumption of satellite channels by Tehran citizens on their social health in the presence of the variables of voluntary participation and social bonding?The descriptive-causal research approach and survey method were conducted in May 2018. After examining the validity and reliability among 810 citizens of Tehran, the questionnaire was classified by multi-stage sampling method and clustering. The measurement of the social health variable was inspired by the Keys model after localization and the variable of consumption of satellite channels through the amount of time spent watching satellite.The findings of the present study based on the Pearson correlation coefficient test show that the variables of social bonding and voluntary participation have a positive and direct relationship with social health and voluntary participation has a positive and significant effect on social bonding. In examining the relationship between causality, social participation, voluntary participation and the rate of consumption of foreign channels affected social health, the rate of consumption of foreign channels as the most external variable has a negative impact on social health and two other variables. Manuscript profile -
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453 - A Critique of the Theory of the End of Comparative Philosophy Based on Steven Burik’s View
Maryam Parvizi Ghasem PourhasanSince the coinage of the term “comparative philosophy” several views have been propounded concerning its whatness, principles, and function. Some thinkers emphasize the end of comparative philosophy, and some others insist on its significance and necessity. There are st MoreSince the coinage of the term “comparative philosophy” several views have been propounded concerning its whatness, principles, and function. Some thinkers emphasize the end of comparative philosophy, and some others insist on its significance and necessity. There are still others who advocate the beginning of some basic changes in this school from Europe-centeredness to interaction and dialog with others. However, the word “end” has different meanings the investigation of which could lead to three main meanings and referents for it: 1) essential impossibility: the followers of this theory believe that comparative philosophy suffers from an important defect called “impossibility in essence” because of its internal problems and shortages and should not have been formed at all; 2) appearance of all possibilities and actualization of all potencies and abilities, which emphasizes the principle of progress and perfection; 3) end of the past and a new beginning. Following an analytic-descriptive method and relying on Steven Burik’s viewpoint, the present study investigates and evaluates the theory of the end of comparative philosophy based on these three meanings. Apparently, what opponents of comparative philosophy emphasize is end in the first sense because they believe that this kind of philosophy has become “Europe-centered” and cannot enter any dialog or interaction with other scientific traditions and systems. Accordingly, it conceptually enjoys a kind of essential impossibility. Nevertheless, unlike the opponents, Burik believes that comparative philosophy is necessary for stopping the East’s isolation and the growth of Europe-centeredness. Through adopting a critical approach to the “previous comparative philosophy” because of its Europe-centeredness, he pays attention to the “future comparative philosophy”, which bears two responsibilities: 1) maintaining various methods of thinking and 2) facilitating the relationship between these methods without reducing one to another. Manuscript profile -
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454 - Comparison of Khamriyat of Abu Nuwas and Saqi-Nameh of PartoviShirazi (From the Soil to the Sky)
marjan aliakbarzade zehtab Farzad FarziSaqi-nameh and khamriya-saraei are one of the most pleasant lyrical types of poetry. Many poets and mystics have written their poems based on themes and concepts of Khamr poetry. The comparative study of the themes of the poems of Abu Nuwas (133 AH-196) and Hakim Partov MoreSaqi-nameh and khamriya-saraei are one of the most pleasant lyrical types of poetry. Many poets and mystics have written their poems based on themes and concepts of Khamr poetry. The comparative study of the themes of the poems of Abu Nuwas (133 AH-196) and Hakim Partovi (870 AH-941) is the main issue of this article. This research, with descriptive-analytical method and relying on library texts, seeks to answer the question that what are the differences and similarities of the poetic themes in Abu Nuwas'sKhmeryat and Hakim Partovi'sSaqi-Nameh? The results of the research show that both of these works are similar in terms of descriptions, similes, use of musical instruments and tunes, as well as tavern vocabulary, and the difference that can be seen in these two is that wine, tavern instruments ,Saqi and PirMikdeh in Abu Nuwas'sKhamriat had an outward aspect, but in Saqi Nama Partovi, it is beyond the outward meaning and expresses a kind of philosophical and mystical thought. The concept of wine and wine drinking in Abu Nuwas's wine has the aspect of pleasure-seeking, and in Partovi'sSaqi-nameh, it has the aspect of mystical drunkenness and reaching closeness to God. He somehow tries to reflect high mystical thoughts in his poems by using seemingly infamous Khmer words. Manuscript profile -
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455 - Studying Historical Precedence of “Constancy of the Change” in the Relationship between the Changing and the Constant
Mahdi AssadiWe know that in Ṣadrian Philosophy changing of motion is usually the very constancy of it and just this explains the relationship between the constant and the changing. The important problem that here appears is whether anyone previous to Mullā Ṣadrā was the follower of MoreWe know that in Ṣadrian Philosophy changing of motion is usually the very constancy of it and just this explains the relationship between the constant and the changing. The important problem that here appears is whether anyone previous to Mullā Ṣadrā was the follower of constancy of the change? The main purpose of the essay is studying just this. What is certain is the fact that criticizing constancy of the change is of a long precedence in Muslim world and therefore we will show these historical criticisms in our paper based on the documents. But that many in resolving the problem of constant-changing relation have attributed constancy of the change to the previous Muslim philosophers does not seem to be so firm claim: although some thinkers previous to Ṣadrā have said about constant-changing relation that the sphere in its circular motion is permanent and constant, they have not considered this to be the final response to the constant-changing relation. Eventually, we will have a glance at the fact that Ṣadrian constancy of the change can be criticized because of, for example, the reason that if it is accepted this strange view would be required that the universal must be existent in the external world contradictorily both as one and many at the same time. Manuscript profile -
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456 - Distributed Primal-Dual Algorithm with Variable Parameters and Bidirectional Incremental Cooperation
Ghanbar AzarniaSpecial conditions of wireless sensor networks, such as energy limitation, make it essential to accelerate the convergence of algorithms in this field, especially in the distributed compressive sensing (DCS) scenarios, which have a complex reconstruction phase. This pap MoreSpecial conditions of wireless sensor networks, such as energy limitation, make it essential to accelerate the convergence of algorithms in this field, especially in the distributed compressive sensing (DCS) scenarios, which have a complex reconstruction phase. This paper presents a DCS reconstruction algorithm that provides a higher convergence rate. The proposed algorithm is a distributed primal-dual algorithm in a bidirectional incremental cooperation mode where the parameters change with time. The parameters are changed systematically in the convex optimization problems in which the constraint and cooperation functions are strongly convex. The proposed method is supported by simulations, which show the higher performance of the proposed algorithm in terms of convergence rate, even in stricter conditions such as the small number of measurements or the lower degree of sparsity. Manuscript profile -
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457 - Self-Assembly of Peptides and its Applications: A Review
Soheila EmamyariMolecular self-assembly is the spontaneous aggregation of molecules or macromolecules into supramolecular structures with non-covalent interactions. This phenomenon is an interdisciplinary research topic that has a lot of potential applications in various fields. One of MoreMolecular self-assembly is the spontaneous aggregation of molecules or macromolecules into supramolecular structures with non-covalent interactions. This phenomenon is an interdisciplinary research topic that has a lot of potential applications in various fields. One of the main driving forces of molecular self-assembly is the existence of molecular amphiphilicity in the system which can cause microphase separation and create complex and stable nanostructures. Self-assembling peptides are one of the most important classes of molecules with the ability to self-assemble. The rich self-assembly behavior is observed in systems of peptides, due to the simultaneous presence of different interactions (such as electrostatic interaction, hydrophobicity and hydrogen bond) in systems consisting of them and the diversity of their molecular configuration. Better understanding of peptides self-assembly enables the better design of peptides to form functional nanostructures. In this review article, at first, peptide self-assembly and its importance are stated. Then, some examples of self-assembling peptides which have attracted the interest of scientists for various reasons, such as cyclic peptides, amphiphilic peptides, ionic complementary peptides and some other examples, are explained. Also, some important applications and benefits of peptides self-assembly, which include nanoscale construction, tissue engineering, drug delivery, applications in biosensors, and the study of conformational diseases, are reviewed. Manuscript profile -
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458 - Semi-Experimental Methods for Determination of Flory-Huggins Interaction Parameter in Polymeric Mixtures: A Review
Zahra Khoubi-AraniThe Flory-Huggins interaction parameter (χ) is a crucial factor affecting the miscibility and morphology of components in polymer mixtures and their final properties and applications. The reliable measurement of the interaction parameter is worthwhile in fundamental und MoreThe Flory-Huggins interaction parameter (χ) is a crucial factor affecting the miscibility and morphology of components in polymer mixtures and their final properties and applications. The reliable measurement of the interaction parameter is worthwhile in fundamental understanding and quantitative determination of structure-performance relation and finally in practical applications of polymers in different fields. Different methods are used for evaluation of this parameter. In this study, six semi-experimental methods are reviewed: measurement of melting point depression, equilibrium swelling, contact angle, phase separation points, vapor pressure, and inverse gas chromatography. In these methods, equilibrium melting temperatures of pure polymer and its mixtures, degree of equilibrium swelling of the cross-linked polymer in the presence of swelling agent, surface energy of components in the polymeric mixtures, equilibrium components composition in the two-phase system, the ratio of partial vapor pressure of solvent to its saturated one and retention volume are experimentally measured, respectively. Then a proper equation is fitted on the data and the interaction parameter is obtained. In some methods, such as measurement of contact angle, only a positive interaction parameter at temperature of the test is obtained. But in some others, such as measurement of melting point depression, there is no constraint for the sign of interaction parameter. In addition, some methods can determine the composition dependency of the interaction parameter, such as determination of phase separation points. Manuscript profile -
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459 - Assessment of individual and collective risk of leakage in South Pars Refinery based on estimation of reproducibility of connections and modeling of PHAST software
Gholamreza Jafarinejad Sina Davazdah Emami Mohammad VelayatzadehIn this research, in order to investigate the scope of the effect of two types of fire, Flash Fire and Jet Fire, and to determine the individual and collective risk related to the gas tanks of South Pars refineries, the quantitative risk assessment method was used using MoreIn this research, in order to investigate the scope of the effect of two types of fire, Flash Fire and Jet Fire, and to determine the individual and collective risk related to the gas tanks of South Pars refineries, the quantitative risk assessment method was used using PHAST software. To obtain reproducibility for the inlet and outlet valve flange leakage scenario, all connections in the path were examined separately for each scenario and their reproducibility was calculated. The results related to the gas tanks of South Pars refineries showed that among the leaks, the leakage related to the inlet valve flange and the outlet valve flange, according to their location (close to the car parking lot and vehicle traffic road as well as the traffic route) people and buildings around it) is more important. The individual risk contour diagram is the result of the combination of two scenarios, inlet valve and outlet valve, which shows the amount of deaths per year within the specified limits. This means that the collective risk of the area under investigation is high. Considering the conditions in the South Pars Refinery in terms of regional weather conditions, wind speed and direction, prevailing wind direction, the location of the buildings in the station and its population distribution, we come to the conclusion that in the event of a leakage incident, the consequences It is in the form of release of flammable gas and two possible types of fire, Jet Fire and Flash Fire. Manuscript profile -
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460 - Identification of Transfer Function Parameters of Brushless DC Motor Using Particle Swarm Algorithm
Ahmad Shirzadi Arash Dehestani Kolagar Mohammad Reza Alizadeh PahlavaniSo far, comprehensive and extensive studies have been conducted on the brushless DC motor (BLDC), and a part of these studies focuses on the estimation of the parameters of the transfer function of this motor. Estimation of BLDC motor transfer function parameters is ess MoreSo far, comprehensive and extensive studies have been conducted on the brushless DC motor (BLDC), and a part of these studies focuses on the estimation of the parameters of the transfer function of this motor. Estimation of BLDC motor transfer function parameters is essential to study motor performance and predict its behavior. Therefore, an efficient, accurate and reliable parameter estimation method is needed. In this article, the problem of estimating the parameters of the transfer function of the inverter-fed BLDC motor set has been solved using particle swarm algorithms (PSO). The results of using this algorithm have been compared with the results of other optimization algorithms. The comparison of these results has shown that the PSO algorithm is an efficient, accurate and reliable method for solving the transfer function parameter estimation problem. Manuscript profile -
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461 - Improving resource allocation in mobile edge computing using gray wolf and particle swarm optimization algorithms
seyed ebrahim dashti saeid shabooeiMobile edge computing improves the experience of end users to achieve appropriate services and service quality. In this paper, the problem of improving resource allocation when offloading tasks based on mobile devices to edge servers in computing systems was investigate MoreMobile edge computing improves the experience of end users to achieve appropriate services and service quality. In this paper, the problem of improving resource allocation when offloading tasks based on mobile devices to edge servers in computing systems was investigated. Some tasks are processed locally and some are offloaded to edge servers. The main issue is that the offloaded tasks for virtual machines in computing networks are properly scheduled to minimize computing time, service cost, computing network waste, and the maximum connection of a task with the network. In this paper, it was introduced using the hybrid algorithm of particle swarm and gray wolf to manage resource allocation and task scheduling to achieve an optimal result in edge computing networks. The comparison results show the improvement of waiting time and cost in the proposed approach. The results show that, on average, the proposed model has performed better by reducing the work time by 10% and increasing the use of resources by 16%. Manuscript profile -
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462 - Lithostratigraphy and biostratigraphy of the foram and diatome layers equivalent deposits based on calcareous nannofossils in the Gorgan Plain: A reference to evolution and paleogeography of the South Caspian Basin
M. Sharafi N. Mousavi M. Moradpour B. Beiranvand A. Bayet-Goll F. TaatiPaleocene-Miocene sediments in the central part of the Gorgan Plain were studied to evaluate lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy and reconstruction of the paleogeography of the South Caspian Basin (SCB). Based on nannofossils distribution in the studied interval, the fol MorePaleocene-Miocene sediments in the central part of the Gorgan Plain were studied to evaluate lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy and reconstruction of the paleogeography of the South Caspian Basin (SCB). Based on nannofossils distribution in the studied interval, the following points were identified: Foram layers equivalent sediments have Thanetian –Eocene age and Upper Maykop- Diatom equivalent sediments have Middle-Late Miocene age. Evaluation of the nannofossils distribution in the studied interval has clarified a major unconformity between lower Paleocene-Eocene sediments and the upper Middle-late Miocene sediments. This unconformity is coincident with collisional event of the Afro-Arabia and Eurasia Plates and rising of the surrounding mountain ranges around the Caspian Basin including Alborz and Kopet-Dagh Mountains. Nannofossils distribution of the studied succession displays that the SCB was connected to the Black Sea and Mediterranean Basin in the lower Middle Miocene and was isolated in the Middle-Late Miocene. The interpreted east-west running seismic lines displays a clear increase in the sediment thickness and accommodation space from eastern to western part of the Gorgan Plain. The higher available accommodation space from east to west of the Gorgan Plain led to a delay in the subaerial exposure in the western part of the Gorgan Plain due to rising of the Kopet-Dagh and Alborz Ranges. This interpretation is consistent with the lack of the Paleocene-Eocene sediments and presence of the Cretaceous sediments below the major unconformity in the eastern part of the Gorgan Plain and presence of the Paleocene-Eocene sediment below the unconformity in the studied area. Manuscript profile -
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463 - Effectiveness of Positive Parenting Group Training for Mothers and its Effect on Children's Aggression and Social Skills
mojtaba aghili Arezou Asghari mitra namaziThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of positive parenting group training for mothers and its effect on children's aggression and social skills. The research method was semi-experimental with a pre and post-test design, a control group, and a 3-month follow MoreThis study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of positive parenting group training for mothers and its effect on children's aggression and social skills. The research method was semi-experimental with a pre and post-test design, a control group, and a 3-month follow-up. Socio-statistics were all mothers of preschool children in district one of Gorgan city in 2018. The sampling method was a multi-stage cluster, in which 2 schools were randomly selected from among preschool schools in district one of Gorgan city. In the next stage, 2 classes from each school and 60 mothers from the statistical community were randomly selected. They were placed in two groups of experimental (30 people) and a control (30 people). The experimental group was trained for 4 weeks, 2 sessions per week, and no intervention was performed in the control group. A follow-up was conducted 3 months later at the end of the post-test. The data were analyzed by covariance analysis and Bonferroni's post hoc test. Based on the results, the positive parenting training program was effective in all four components of aggression and social skills of preschool children (P<0.05). The results showed that positive parenting training has the necessary efficiency to reduce aggression and increase the social skills of preschool children. Manuscript profile -
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464 - The Effectiveness of Combined Program of Parent Management Training and Parenting based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Parental stress, Parent-Child relationship and Child’s Externalizing Problems
Farzaneh Kosari parviz sabahi shahrokh makvandhosseiniThis research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the combined program of parent management training and parenting based acceptance and commitment therapy on parental stress, parent-child relationship, and child's externalizing problems.The research was semi MoreThis research was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the combined program of parent management training and parenting based acceptance and commitment therapy on parental stress, parent-child relationship, and child's externalizing problems.The research was semi-experimental in the form of a pre-test, and post-test design with a control group and a three-month follow-up. The research community was the mothers of children aged 4 to 9 years in Semnan city in 1400. 24 mothers were selected by the available sampling method and randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. The experimental group received 8 two-hour intervention sessions while the control group was on the waiting list. The research tools were Abidin's parenting stress index, Pianta's parent-child relationship scale, and Eyberg's child behavior questionnaire. The data were analyzed by multivariate covariance analysis. The results showed that there is a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the parental stress, parent-child relationship, and the child's externalized problems. Only in the dependence subscale, it can be seen that this difference is not significant. This combined program can be effective in reducing parenting stress and externalizing problems of the child and reduce conflicts between parents and children and bring closer their relationship, but it is not effective in the degree of parent-child dependence. Manuscript profile -
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465 - Comparative analysis of the role of culture and climate on the design criteria of Qajar houses (case study: "hot and humid" and " mild and humid" climates of Iran)
Ali Mashhadi Aila SinaeiThroughout history, human has spent his life in different architectural bodies, which is the final product of man's attitude, his behavioral needs, social religious, economic and climatic conditions. The effect of each of the mentioned factors on the configuration of th MoreThroughout history, human has spent his life in different architectural bodies, which is the final product of man's attitude, his behavioral needs, social religious, economic and climatic conditions. The effect of each of the mentioned factors on the configuration of the architectural form of the houses is different, but the influence of culture and climate as the most key factors affecting the architectural characteristics is undeniable. The aim of this research is to get an attitude on the role of culture and climate on the design criteria of Qajar houses in the hot and humid and mild and humid climates of Iran with the approach of comparative analysis in order to find out the influence of each of the physical characteristics from this. Slow identification factors. The research method in this article is in the field of qualitative method and the collection of materials was done by library method and field observation. In the process of analysis, four Qajar houses with two different forms of central courtyard and block were selected in the key cities of the mentioned climates in order to determine the role of culture and climate in the architectural factors through comparative analysis. The results of the research showed that in the hot and humid climate, the criteria of hierarchy, facade and decorations, light and illumination were more influenced by culture and the climate had the greatest impact on the house form, orientation, materials and performance, while In a mild and humid climate, culture has the greatest impact on the geometry, hierarchy and scale of houses, and the climate factor has been effective on the composition, function and form of the house. Manuscript profile -
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466 - Multi-level ternary quantization for improving sparsity and computation in embedded deep neural networks
Hosna Manavi Mofrad Seyed Ali ansarmohammadi Mostafa SalehiDeep neural networks (DNNs) have achieved great interest due to their success in various applications. However, the computation complexity and memory size are considered to be the main obstacles for implementing such models on embedded devices with limited memory and co MoreDeep neural networks (DNNs) have achieved great interest due to their success in various applications. However, the computation complexity and memory size are considered to be the main obstacles for implementing such models on embedded devices with limited memory and computational resources. Network compression techniques can overcome these challenges. Quantization and pruning methods are the most important compression techniques among them. One of the famous quantization methods in DNNs is the multi-level binary quantization, which not only exploits simple bit-wise logical operations, but also reduces the accuracy gap between binary neural networks and full precision DNNs. Since, multi-level binary can’t represent the zero value, this quantization does’nt take advantage of sparsity. On the other hand, it has been shown that DNNs are sparse, and by pruning the parameters of the DNNs, the amount of data storage in memory is reduced while computation speedup is also achieved. In this paper, we propose a pruning and quantization-aware training method for multi-level ternary quantization that takes advantage of both multi-level quantization and data sparsity. In addition to increasing the accuracy of the network compared to the binary multi-level networks, it gives the network the ability to be sparse. To save memory size and computation complexity, we increase the sparsity in the quantized network by pruning until the accuracy loss is negligible. The results show that the potential speedup of computation for our model at the bit and word-level sparsity can be increased by 15x and 45x compared to the basic multi-level binary networks. Manuscript profile -
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467 - Identifying the Effective Components the Design of a Contemporary Residential Apartment in Iran in Order to Respond to the Child's Need for Mobility (Case Study of Hormzan Residential Complexes in Tehran)
Ahmad اخلاصی mahdi aroomResponding to the child's need for mobility and play is an important issue both from the perspective of improving mental and physical health and as a response to the needs of a resident of a residential apartment. But due to the limitations in the construction of reside MoreResponding to the child's need for mobility and play is an important issue both from the perspective of improving mental and physical health and as a response to the needs of a resident of a residential apartment. But due to the limitations in the construction of residential complexes; In many houses, the open space (yard), which was previously the most suitable private space to meet this child's biological need (movement), was removed and finally a small semi-open space (terrace) was replaced. The purpose of this research is to identify the influential components in the design of the body of the residential apartment in improving the quality of the space in order to respond to the mobility of the child. This research was done based on quantitative method (with the help of researcher-made questionnaire tool). Data collection was done by providing a questionnaire to the residents of Hormzan residential complex in Tehran, and the obtained data were analyzed using Spss-26 software and using factor analysis, Friedman test, Pearson correlation test, and the results were extracted and presented. Based on the analysis of the research findings, the use of open space (elevated yard) or semi-open space (terrace), green space, flexibility in the furniture and body of the apartment, and the use of natural light are the most important components that should be used as criteria for designing the body of a residential apartment to meet the needs. The child should be considered for mobility. Manuscript profile -
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468 - The application of the concept of peace in the contemporary houses of Kerman )Understanding the different aspects of the formation of peace in two apartment and independent models with a yard(
Motahareh Eslami Mahmoodabadi Yaghoob Peyvastehgar Aliakbar HeidariHousing, as a space for settling and living، has always been one of the first spaces that humans have dealt with since the beginning of history، and the characteristics of this building، especially its interior، are due to the direct connection with humans during long h MoreHousing, as a space for settling and living، has always been one of the first spaces that humans have dealt with since the beginning of history، and the characteristics of this building، especially its interior، are due to the direct connection with humans during long hours of the day. It has been of great importance. Peace is one of the spiritual and psychological needs of every person. Nowadays، humans usually spend most of our time at home، and therefore we Searching to find peace at home and rest our body and soul in this place. Considering this issue، architecture can help a lot in creating peace by inducing a sense of peace and tranquility in the interior of the house. The purpose of the current research is to examine the opinions of researchers and theorists of architecture and environmental psychology، to extract the factors that create peace from the perspective of the residents and to match them with the current spatial behavior patterns of the residents. Home. Based on this، in this research، how can peace be manifested in two common house models. Contemporary buildings including apartment houses and detached houses with courtyards will be examined. This research has been conducted with a mixed qualitative method along with quantitative analysis through a two-sample t-test، and the research process is such that in the first stage، through interviews with the residents of the houses، semantic systems derived from the spatial characteristics of each pattern extracted. In the common type of housing in Kerman (detached houses with courtyards and apartments) it was compared and the degree of peacefulness in the houses was extracted. This article finally came to the conclusion that the super meaning of peace is manifested in the model of independent houses with courtyards more than in the apartment model، which is also affected by the variety of spatial characteristics and environmental capabilities that are in this model. The house is more like an apartment. Manuscript profile -
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469 - A historical comparative study of the revolutions of Iran, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Yemen: Emphasis on the differences and similarities between the Iranian revolution and four other revolutions
Ali Vismei Faranak Seyedi Peyman EynolghozatiRevolution is a transformation, with social political goals It is a process that occurs with help of mass action with leadership of ideals arising from high thoughts and it breaking away from past which is accompanied by inequality and oppression and it promises a MoreRevolution is a transformation, with social political goals It is a process that occurs with help of mass action with leadership of ideals arising from high thoughts and it breaking away from past which is accompanied by inequality and oppression and it promises a future with new norms along with justice and freedom. As Aristotle believes, the existing inequalities are the underlying factors of revolutions. The purpose of article is sociological explanation and compare the revolutions of Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Iran, which it has been analyzed and explained using the theories of Johnson and Foran. The methodology is documentary method, which deals with content analysis of texts and data collection tool, was field method. The results showed that among the common factors underlying these revolutions: The political and administrative incompetence of the rulers, tyranny and absolute power and distance from the people, widespread financial and social crises and their consequences (unemployment, inflation, economic growth reduction, social damage, reduction of trust and social capital, abnormality ,etc.), The presence of intellectuals and people in scene, the existence of virtual social networks, imitation of other revolutions, the existence of guiding and well-minded leaders, dependence and unbalanced development. The difference between the Iranian revolution and these revolutions: the main root of the Iranian revolution is religious, but the main root of other revolutions is social. The ideal goals of the Iranian revolution are the rule of the Mahdi (peace be upon him) and justice is derived from Islam, but the ideal goals of other revolutions of justice are derived from Western opinions and philosophers (such as Platonism). . Another distinction was the leadership that arose from the people of Iran and was charismatic. Manuscript profile -
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470 - The Relation between Rural Woman 's Trust in MENARID Projects and their Participation in Future Empowerment Projects: Experience of Kermashah Province
Susan NoorbakhshPrevious experience in development project and trust their building has always played a major role in local people's participation in future rural development projects. Nevertheless, planners and policy makers often neglect such experiences and implement development pro MorePrevious experience in development project and trust their building has always played a major role in local people's participation in future rural development projects. Nevertheless, planners and policy makers often neglect such experiences and implement development programs in areas with negative experience. Therefore, the purpose of this investigation was to test the hypothesis of a significant relationship between rural woman's trust in MENARID projects and their participation in future empowerment projects in Kermanshah Provinc. For this purpose, a descriptive cross-sectional descriptive survey method was used and information was collected using a researcher-made questionnaire. The study population was women involved in the Menarid Project (N = 270), 160 of whom were studied using simple random sampling. In this study, simple linear regression coefficient using SPSS statistical software was used to analyze the data. According to the findings, the Menarid project has been able to build moderate to high trust in rural women. The results of Pearson correlation between the two variables of trust and participation indicate that the two variables have a positive and significant correlation and 54% of the changes in the dependent variable of participation in future empowerment projects are explained by trust in previous projects. Finally, suggestions were made to planners and officials. Manuscript profile -
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471 - The role of emotional dyslexia and parents' conflict resolution style in children's psychosomatic manifestations by mediating the quality of parent-child relationship: a causal model
زهرا محسنی حبیب آبادی fariborz sedigh arfaee asghar jafari<p class="a" style="line-height: normal; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt;">Psychosomatic disorders refer to physical symptoms caused by psychological causes. Considering the increase in the prevalence of psychosomatic symptom More<p class="a" style="line-height: normal; mso-pagination: none;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; letter-spacing: -.2pt;">Psychosomatic disorders refer to physical symptoms caused by psychological causes. Considering the increase in the prevalence of psychosomatic symptoms in childhood and adolescence, it is important to investigate the underlying factors of this issue. The purpose of this study is to explain the role of alexithymia and parents' conflict resolution style in children's psychosomatic disorders by mediating the quality of the parent-child relationship. In this descriptive-correlational study, 120 parents of children with at least one psychosomatic disorder were selected using the available sampling method, and the Toronto Ataxia Questionnaire, Rahim's conflict resolution style, Pianta's parent-child relationship, and Takata's psychosomatic complaints completed the collected data were analyzed by SPSS and smartPLS software. According to the results of the research on emotional dyslexia, parents' conflict resolution style and the quality of the child's parent relationship have a significant relationship directly with the children's psychosomatic manifestations. Also, emotional dyslexia and parents' conflict resolution style have a significant relationship with children's psychosomatic manifestations indirectly and by mediating the quality of parent-child relationship (P<0.50). The structural model of the role of alexithymia and parents' conflict resolution style in children's psychosomatic manifestations with the mediation of parent-child relationship quality had a good fit, and the mediator's role in the model was confirmed. In general, the family environment and parents' characteristics, including emotional ataxia, how to resolve conflicts, and the quality of the parent-child relationship play a role in children's psychosomatic disorders.</span></p> Manuscript profile -
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472 - Determination of formation temperature, oxygen fugacity and Ce4+/Ce3+ ratio with using zircon chemistry in the pegmatitic dikes of Malayer-Boroujerd-Shazand, Sanandaj-Sirjan zone
Majid Ghasemi sianiThe Granitoid plutons in the Sanandaj-Sirjan zone host numerous pegmatitic dikes. This study is focused on mineral chemistry of zircons in the pegmatite dikes in the Malayer, Boroujerd and Shazand district to evaluate zircon crystallization temperature, oxygen fugacity MoreThe Granitoid plutons in the Sanandaj-Sirjan zone host numerous pegmatitic dikes. This study is focused on mineral chemistry of zircons in the pegmatite dikes in the Malayer, Boroujerd and Shazand district to evaluate zircon crystallization temperature, oxygen fugacity and Ce4+/Ce3+ ratio and also zircon/rock partition coefficients of REEs and U, Th, Ta, Nb and Y. Trace element discrimination digrams such as Th versus Y and Yb/Sm versus Y and Nb, indicated studied zircons were located in the syenite pegmatite field. Zircon/rock partition coefficients indicate that zircon granis are enriched in the HREE than LREE. Zircon chemistry show that zircon in the Shazand and Malayer pegmatite dikes have more Hf and less REE distribution than zircons in the Boroujerd pegmatite dikes. Consequently, it indicates the role of latter hydrothermal process in the formation of Boroujerd zircons. Crystallization temperature, oxygen fugacity and Ce4+/Ce3+ ratios decrease from Malayer to Shazand and finally Boroujerd pegmatite dikes. Reduced condition of magmatism, Th/U contents below 1 and Y/Ho content higher than 20 indicate that these pegmatities are barren. Manuscript profile -
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473 - Evaluation of science and technology parks of selected countries with partner selection approach
mohammadreza rostamkhani Parastoo MohammadiWhich of the existing science and technology parks in the world are the most suitable options for creating international interaction? This article tries to find the answer to this question for one of the university parks in Iran using the partner selection approach. In MoreWhich of the existing science and technology parks in the world are the most suitable options for creating international interaction? This article tries to find the answer to this question for one of the university parks in Iran using the partner selection approach. In order to limit the scope of the evaluation of the existing parks in the world, first, 20 countries that have made up 90% of Iran's foreign trade volume in the past 5 years have been identified, then based on the needs assessment of the firms located in the studied science and technology park that have the capacity and the willingness of international cooperation, the countries under review were ranked from six aspects like as: economic, political, cultural, security, technological and geographical criteria and in 13 sub-criteria using the combined method of The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and TOPSIS . Seven countries with a significant score among 20 countries were selected as samples to evaluate their science and technology parks. 19 well-known parks in these 7 countries were scored and ranked using 12 criteria, from the perspective of people involved in park affairs, and with the combined method of AHP and TOPSIS. As a result of this ranking, the following parks were identified as a higher priority for cooperation: Dubai Silicon Oasis Park, Tsinghua University Science Park in China, Teknopark İstanbul, Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, Dubai Science Park, Knowledge Oasis Muscat (Madaen). Manuscript profile -
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474 - A review of the sorbents based on covalent organic frameworks containing hybrids for extraction methods
Mohammad Javad Aghajani Milad Ghani Jahan Bakhsh RaoofCovalent organic frameworks have been used as a group of porous organic frameworks due to their remarkable intrinsic properties, such as high specific surface area and variable pore size as well as high stability. Also, they are flexible that by producing functional cov MoreCovalent organic frameworks have been used as a group of porous organic frameworks due to their remarkable intrinsic properties, such as high specific surface area and variable pore size as well as high stability. Also, they are flexible that by producing functional covalent organic frameworks or polystructures based on them, major changes in their physical and chemical properties can be made. In this article, several important groups of covalent organic frameworks are examined in terms of their design and manufacturing methods. Also, synergism of covalent organic frameworks with other materials, such as different types of magnetic nanoparticles, metal/metal oxide, silica, carbon nanomaterials, polymers, polyoxometalates and metal-organic frameworks are studied. Finally, recent applications of covalent organic frameworks as efficient adsorbents in sample preparation methods such as solid phase extraction, diffusion solid phase extraction, magnetic solid phase extraction and fibrous solid phase microextraction with emphasis on important factors that lead to increased efficiency It will be extracted and will be checked. Investigations have shown that hybrid formation of organic-covalent frameworks and other compounds, including polymers, can be effective in improving the performance of these compounds. It is important to note that an essential step during the synthesis of covalent organic frameworks is their design concept. The purpose of design is the specific orientation of covalent bonds between the functional groups of constituents (node and linker), types of bonds and types of topologies with pore sizes that require engineering. In addition, the challenges in these approaches will also be discussed. Manuscript profile -
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475 - Implementation of Comparator with Four-Level Input and Three-level output Based on Carbon Nano Tube Field Effect Transistor Technology
Ebrahim Farahi Gonbari موسی یوسفی Khalil MonfarediDue to the increase of processing data, processing systems should be designed to occupy less space. The enlargement of the processing systems has caused the growth of the data size, on the other hand, the problems of miniaturization of metal-oxide semiconductor field ef MoreDue to the increase of processing data, processing systems should be designed to occupy less space. The enlargement of the processing systems has caused the growth of the data size, on the other hand, the problems of miniaturization of metal-oxide semiconductor field effect transistor MOSFET have faced many problems for the designers of processing circuits, the idea of replacing binary processing circuits with multi-valued level processing circuits. It reduces connections between systems and reduces space consumption. Because the implementation of multi-level processing circuits with MOSFET technology is very complicated and problematic, a suitable alternative for MOSFET is carbon nanotube field effect transistor (CNTFET) technology, which has many advantages such as the possibility of making transistors It has a different threshold voltage, which reduces design challenges in the implementation of multi-level systems. In this article, the structure of the transistor level of single-digit quaternary and multi-digit comparators is presented. Transistor level circuits are presented along with circuit techniques. The simulation results also show that the amount of propagation delay and power consumption in the single-digit quaternary comparator is 17.3 picoseconds and 4.59 microwatts, respectively, and the PDP index of this comparator is 79.2 aJ. All simulation results of proposed comparators in this article have been obtained using carbon nanotube field effect transistors and 32 nm technology in HSPICE software. Manuscript profile -
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476 - Investigating the Relationship of Parenting Styles with Parents’ Sexual Knowledge and Attitude and the Level of Interest in Talking about Sexual Issues in Shirazi Families
Soheila Bastani Mitra SafakishThe present study aimed to investigate the relationship between parenting styles with parents’ sexual knowledge and attitude and the level of interest in talking about sexual issues with children in Shiraz. Therefore, 160 parents with children were selected by convenien MoreThe present study aimed to investigate the relationship between parenting styles with parents’ sexual knowledge and attitude and the level of interest in talking about sexual issues with children in Shiraz. Therefore, 160 parents with children were selected by convenience sampling as a statistical sample. The data were collected by Parenting Styles Questionnaire (Baumrind, 1991), Parents’ Interest in Talking about Sexual Issues (Koblinsky & Atkinson, 1982), and Sexual Knowledge and Attitude Scale (Besharat, 2005). The reliability of the instruments was estimated using Cronbach’s alpha. The relationship between each dimension of parenting styles and parents’ sexual knowledge and attitude and interest in talking about sexual issues was examined using correlation and regression analysis. The results revealed a significant negative relationship between authoritarian parenting style and interest in talking about sexual issues. There was a significant positive relationship between authoritative parenting style and sexual knowledge and attitude. Furthermore, no significant relationship was found between permissive parenting style and sexual knowledge and attitude, and interest in talking about sexual issues in the family. However, even with the introduction of sexual knowledge and attitudes as predictors, the authoritarian parenting style still negatively predicted the level of parents’ interest in discussing sexual issues. According to the results, the best parenting style for communicating with children and talking about sexual issues is the authoritative parenting style. Parents should increase their knowledge and awareness about sexual issues and learn the principles of authoritative parenting to prevent high-risk and harmful behaviors in children. Manuscript profile -
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477 - Community Detection in Bipartite Networks Using HellRank Centrality Measure
Ali Khosrozadeh Ali Movaghar Mohammad Mehdi Gilanian Sadeghi Hamidreza MahyarCommunity structure is a common and important feature in many complex networks, including bipartite networks. In recent years, community detection has received attention in many fields and many methods have been proposed for this purpose, but the heavy consumption of ti MoreCommunity structure is a common and important feature in many complex networks, including bipartite networks. In recent years, community detection has received attention in many fields and many methods have been proposed for this purpose, but the heavy consumption of time in some methods limits their use in large-scale networks. There are methods with lower time complexity, but they are mostly non-deterministic, which greatly reduces their applicability in the real world. The usual approach that is adopted to community detection in bipartite networks is to first construct a unipartite projection of the network and then communities detect in that projection using methods related to unipartite networks, but these projections inherently lose information. In this paper, based on the bipartite modularity measure that quantifies the strength of partitions in bipartite networks and using the HellRank centrality measure, a quick and deterministic method for community detection from bipartite networks directly and without need to projection, proposed. The proposed method is inspired by the voting process in election activities in the social society and simulates it. Manuscript profile -
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478 - Detection of Quantized Sparse Signals Using Locally Most Power Full Detector in Wireless Sensor NetworkS
Abdolreza Mohammadi Amin JajarmiThis paper addresses the problem of distributed detection of stochastic sparse signals in a wireless sensor network. Observations/local likelihood ratios in each sensor node are quantized into 1-bit and sent to a fusion center (FC) through non-ideal channels. At the FC, MoreThis paper addresses the problem of distributed detection of stochastic sparse signals in a wireless sensor network. Observations/local likelihood ratios in each sensor node are quantized into 1-bit and sent to a fusion center (FC) through non-ideal channels. At the FC, we propose two sub-optimal detectors after that the data are fused based on the locally most powerful test (LMPT). We obtain the quantization threshold for each sensor node via an asymptotic analysis of the performance of the detector. It is realized that the quantization threshold depends on the bit error probability of the channels between the sensor nodes and the FC. Simulation results are carried out to confirm our theoretical analysis and to depict the performance of the proposed detectors. Manuscript profile -
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479 - The Effectiveness of Behavioral Parent Training on Reducing Externalizing Problems in 7 to 9 Years Old Children
Saeed GhanbariThe effectiveness of behavioral parent training on externalized problems (aggressive behavior and rule breaking) in 7 to 9 years old children was investigated in this study. Sixty parents whose children(aged 7 ta 9) had received the highest scores on the Child Behaviora MoreThe effectiveness of behavioral parent training on externalized problems (aggressive behavior and rule breaking) in 7 to 9 years old children was investigated in this study. Sixty parents whose children(aged 7 ta 9) had received the highest scores on the Child Behavioral Checklist (CBCL) and their problems were also confirmed by the Teacher Report Form (TRF) were selected.from a pool of 360 parents in two randomly selected schools in Tehran. Subjects were divided into control and experimental groups .the Experimental group received BPT for 4 weeks, twice a week sessions lasting tow hours. Results were analyzed using covariance and indicated that parents in the experimental group reported a significant decrease in externalized problems and aggressive behaviors as compared to the control group. In regard to rule breaking behavior, no significant difference was observed between the groups. The emerged findings can have clinical applications in prevention and treatment of child behavioral disorders. Manuscript profile -
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480 - Investigating students' creativity with parents' parenting attitudes in Yasouj primary schools
Mahshid Rastar Fatima Rahbar Siddiqa Moradi Hossein AbadThe purpose of the research is to investigate the creativity of students with parenting attitudes of parents in primary schools of Yasouj city. In order to test the research hypotheses, the necessary information has been collected through the implementation of two quest MoreThe purpose of the research is to investigate the creativity of students with parenting attitudes of parents in primary schools of Yasouj city. In order to test the research hypotheses, the necessary information has been collected through the implementation of two questionnaires as described below. 1- Multi-answer paper-pencil contextualization test to measure creativity. 2- Contextualization questionnaire to evaluate the attitude of parents in society and the statistical sample consisted of 209 boys and 218 girls (427 people in total) and their parents. Analysis of results and data using descriptive and inferential statistical methods such as frequency, mean, Pearson's correlation coefficient, standard deviation, t-test, analysis of variance, etc. has been done by SPSS13 statistical software package. The results of the research show that 11.6% of students showed very high creativity, 42.2% high creativity, 28.7% low creativity and 17.5% very low creativity, 53.8% above average and 2.2 46% is also below the average. The majority of parents (92.5%) also have an average attitude towards the development of children's creativity. In terms of parenting methods and students' creativity level, no significant statistical relationship has been obtained (r=20%). That is, parents do not have clear and directional educational views that can support and support the growth of children's creativity and innovation, and they have extremely conservative tendencies in raising children, which can probably be a proof of the priority and importance of academic success over the growth of creativity. The relationship between some of the factors that make up creativity with parents' attitudes, students' gender, parents' education and occupation, the well-being of families, etc., which is related to the sub-hypotheses of the research, is significant. Manuscript profile -
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481 - A review of paradigms and schools in the science of geography
Majid ZarifianParadigm in science means (point of view, pattern, example, etc.). Paradigms flow like blood in the veins of different sciences. Paradigms coordinate and direct the activities of scientists in each discipline. Paying too much attention to a paradigm can spread prejudice MoreParadigm in science means (point of view, pattern, example, etc.). Paradigms flow like blood in the veins of different sciences. Paradigms coordinate and direct the activities of scientists in each discipline. Paying too much attention to a paradigm can spread prejudice, and if this prejudice penetrates at the level of society and government, it will cause the country to lag behind in the development path. Paradigms are always changing and evolving (fixed and stable). New paradigms are born by people with genius, brave and bold. The change and transformation of paradigms leads to the transformation of sciences. The history of the school and its evolution. The entry of space discussion into the science of geography happened at the same time as the project of new geography in geography circles. In fact, it can be said that beginning in 1928, the American geographer Robert Platt emphasized a lot on regional or spatial dependencies. And after him, other geographers used the spatial tradition, but the practical work in the spatial perspective was entered into geography by Edward Ullman and Fred Kord Schiffer. Walter Kristaler, Alfred Weber and Van Tonen opened new horizons in geography. In the early 1950s, Schiffer considers geography to be "the science of the spatial arrangement of phenomena" and introduces logical positivism into geographical studies. Manuscript profile -
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482 - Designing a Model of Women's Social Participation with an Interpretive Structural Approach
رضاعلی محسنی Gholamreza Khoshfar مرجان نوریMarjan Nory Rezaali Mohseni Gholamreza Khoshfar Abstract Participation is a right that must be provided for all and is one of the important foundations of social relations, and women, as half of the population, can play an important role in the development of MoreMarjan Nory Rezaali Mohseni Gholamreza Khoshfar Abstract Participation is a right that must be provided for all and is one of the important foundations of social relations, and women, as half of the population, can play an important role in the development of societies through social participation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to design a model of women's social participation with an interpretive structural approach. The present research is applied and based on the method, descriptive-correlation. The statistical population included 10 university experts in Golestan province in the field of sociology. In the first step, interviews with experts were used to identify the components of social participation, and in the second step, interpretive structural modeling with Excel software was used to design the model. The results showed that the model of social participation has two levels, which are components (social cohesion, social status, hope for the future, social status, social security, populism, social awareness, self-confidence, lifestyle, social class, use of mass media, Job status, democratic family structure, income level, education and marriage) were in the first level and the component (age) was in the second level and all components were in the link cluster. Finally, it can be said that the basis of women's social participation in Golestan province is the age component. Manuscript profile -
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483 - Apparent Representation And Its Effects In Iran's Jurisprudential Legal System And Common Law
Ebadollah Rostami Chalkasari Ali Jamalzadeh"Apparent representation" originates from English law and does not fall under the usual definitions of representation. In this theory, the first person through his behavior has caused the other to be recognized as his representative, and the third to imagine and acknowl More"Apparent representation" originates from English law and does not fall under the usual definitions of representation. In this theory, the first person through his behavior has caused the other to be recognized as his representative, and the third to imagine and acknowledge the representation, while there is no representative relationship between them in the way that is usually expected. Therefore, the first person cannot deny the representation. In Imami jurisprudence, the special word "apparent representation" has not attracted the attention of jurists and there are no rulings around it, but this does not indicate the absence of a similar opinion and its inadmissibility in Imami jurisprudence. The purpose of the research is to compare this theory and its works with similar institutions in Imami jurisprudence. It is thought that the mentioned theory is sometimes effective in facilitating legal practices, so according to the scope of jurisprudence, comparative research in this regard may be effective in Islamic business. In this research, it is expected that the effects of apparent representation and its similar institutions are different in nature, but there is no significant conflict between them. The research method is searching and collecting sources (books, articles,...) and taking notes from them. Manuscript profile -
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484 - Investigating the relationship between the social status of the family and individual variables with the academic progress of students
Zahra BiraminiaThe research conducted on the effect of parents' literacy level on students' academic progress shows that the father's literacy level has a definite effect on the students' success and failure, and the mother's literacy level is not without influence on success or failu MoreThe research conducted on the effect of parents' literacy level on students' academic progress shows that the father's literacy level has a definite effect on the students' success and failure, and the mother's literacy level is not without influence on success or failure. There is a significant relationship between the level of parents' studies and the academic achievement of students of Islamic Azad University, Kerman branch. Also, in this research, the effect of parents' literacy level on academic progress, academic failure, behavioral problems and academic problems of students is confirmed, and the level of parental literacy has a direct and positive relationship with students' educational progress. My statistical population in this research includes 50 students of Islamic Azad University, Kerman branch, who were busy studying in the academic year of 2001-1400, and their number is 2000, and the statistical sample is 50 students who were selected from the community by simple random sampling. . And the research tool includes a questionnaire for students. Manuscript profile -
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485 - Investigating the intention of travelers to visit green-oriented hotels - based on (Theory of planned behavior and value-belief-norm theory) Case study: Parsian Hotel - Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province
SHAHRAM RAFIEI NAEINI abdolreza farajiradToday, the tourism industry has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Despite its economic contribution, the growth and activities of the tourism industry have side effects. The activities related to the tourism and hospitality industry have cau MoreToday, the tourism industry has emerged as one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Despite its economic contribution, the growth and activities of the tourism industry have side effects. The activities related to the tourism and hospitality industry have caused pollution, produced a lot of waste and reduced natural resources. The main purpose of the preliminary investigation of this study is to integrate the developed theory of planned behavior and belief-norm value as basic concepts in understanding the intention to visit Parsian Green Tourist Hotel in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. The method and investigation of this study was collected online in the form of a questionnaire of 160 items. Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) technique was used to evaluate the study framework and the hypothetical relationship. The originality and primary value in this study shows that the theory of planned behavior and the theory of value-belief-norm integrate well the understanding of the tourist's intention to visit Green Parsian Hotel in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. Importantly, the theory of planned behavior and value-belief-norm theory have been practical and useful in predicting the tourist's intention to visit a green hotel. In the study of practical concepts, it provides valuable results for green hotel operators to create effective strategies to attract tourists to visit green hotels. Also, the findings and results at the level of this study confirm that tourists' intention to stay in a green hotel is directly influenced by their perceived mental norms and behavioral control. In addition, this study confirms the insignificant relationship between green trust, personal norms and tourists' intention to stay. On the other hand, perceived ethics, responsibility, willingness to pay more, and perceived consumer effectiveness were significant in explaining customer subjective norms, personal norms, and perceived behavioral control. Manuscript profile -
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486 - Examining the role of the effects of sustainability standard certificates in measures (competitiveness and performance) in green-oriented hotels (case study: Parsian Hotel - Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province)
SHAHRAM RAFIEI NAEINI abdolreza farajiradNowadays, environmental, social and governance issues in geographic environments is at the forefront of hospitality companies' agenda due to the increasing pressure of stakeholders regarding the adverse social and environmental effects of tourism companies' actions. The MoreNowadays, environmental, social and governance issues in geographic environments is at the forefront of hospitality companies' agenda due to the increasing pressure of stakeholders regarding the adverse social and environmental effects of tourism companies' actions. The purpose of the preliminary study is to examine the benefits of sustainability certificates for businesses, their impact on the financial performance of hospitality companies, and it is not clear at the level of the competitive set (compost). To fill the above gap in the literature, this study used the data of Parsian Hotel - Chaharmahal province and Bakhtiari as a green hotel. To compare the impact of sustainability certificates on key performance indicators in the hotel to its comp (eg, occupancy, average daily rate, revenue per available room). Methodology In this study, we used various random effect models to test our hypotheses to determine whether receiving certification improves hotel performance, whether hotels should respond to a hotel receiving certification, and whether the order of response and timing of response Does it matter or not? Our sample consists of an unbalanced panel dataset of 51,625 monthly observations from the standard-certified Parsian International Hotel located in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province. We chose Parsian International Hotel based on the previous confirmation and greenness by several studies that this province is a tourist destination as the eco pole of the nature tourism museum and the said hotel includes all levels. Our findings suggest that certified hotels can enhance themselves compared to competitors through first-mover advantage. In conclusion, this study provides significant contributions to the literature on environmental management and competitive dynamics in the hospitality industry. We provide managers with guidelines on when to respond to other hotels in their competitive portfolio when receiving sustainability certification. Manuscript profile -
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487 - The effect of local content requirements industrial policy in development of automotive industry in the global value chain: a comparative analysis of China and Mexico
Fereshte Gholami Hosein Aslipour Gholamreza Kazemian Saeed ZarandiWith reference to comparative policy studies and the level of competitiveness throughout the global value chain (GVCs), the effect of related policies can be traced. This article aims at studying industrial policy of local content requirements (LCRs), which are among th MoreWith reference to comparative policy studies and the level of competitiveness throughout the global value chain (GVCs), the effect of related policies can be traced. This article aims at studying industrial policy of local content requirements (LCRs), which are among the most prevalent as well as primary policiese used in any development model. This has been done to study the effect of LCRs on upgrading the position of a country’s automotive industry concerning GVCs through a variable- oriented approach. China and Mexico have been picked out in accordance with sample selection approach in the systems encompassing a great deal of similarities as well as the most similar outcomes. Further to the historical review of the development process of the automotive industry, the effect of this policy on the three indicators FVASH, REII and DVAFXSH has been carried out by logistic regression. These indicators determine the level of competitiveness throughout GVCs. The logistic regression shows a significant logit relationship between the LCRs policy status and the DVAFXSH variable, but no significant relationship is observed for the other two variables. The trend review also shows that after the implementation and removal of LCRs, the FVASH and REII indices have not changed much, but the DVAFXSH has increased, especially in Mexico.It shows that the systematic implementation of LCRs can have significant effects in upgrading the position of countries in GVCs in the automotive sector, through DVAFXSH. Manuscript profile -
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488 - Patterns of Water Quality Changes, Invasive Aquatic Plant Identification and Environmentally Friendly Control Solutions in Drinking Water Dams of Mazandaran Province
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489 - The Relation of Subject and Structural Authority in Althusser and Lacan's Views
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Name="TOC Heading"/> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 97%;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;">The Relation of Subject and Structural </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; line-height: 97%;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;">Authority in Althusser and Lacan's Views</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; line-height: 97%; mso-outline-level: 1;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; line-height: 97%; mso-outline-level: 1;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;">Peyman Zanganeh <a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title="" href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">*</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; line-height: 97%; mso-outline-level: 1;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;">Seyyed Hossein Athari<a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title="" href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">**</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; line-height: 97%; mso-outline-level: 1;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;">Ruhollah Eslami <a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title="" href="#_ftn3" name="_ftnref3"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">***</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; line-height: 97%; mso-outline-level: 1;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;">Reza Nasiri Hamed<a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title="" href="#_ftn4" name="_ftnref4"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">****</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;" align="right"><span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; text-indent: 14.2pt; line-height: 97%;"><span style="color: black; letter-spacing: -.3pt; mso-bidi-language: FA;">Paradigms are common semantic patterns that guide the kind of attitude towards the world and social practices. Tradition, Modernism and Postmodernism are often used to refer to intellectual developments in the foundations and assumptions as well as the consequences of thought-making throughout history. One of the most important principles of this paradigm division is the analysis of the ratio of structure to broker and th<a name="_GoBack"></a>eir interaction and interaction. In particular, it seems that the ratio of structure and agent in contemporary thought has become much more complex than the dual-division and inherently common and conventional as poststructuralist thinkers or postmodern inspiring thinkers like Jacques Lacan have advanced their discussions using the unconscious conception of man as a structure based on language. On the other hand, classifiable thinkers in the modern approach such as Louis Althusser, with their structuralist viewpoint, have provided the grounds for doubt in the independent and self-founded identity of the subject. In this article, by focusing on a reading of Althusser's and Lacan's views, some of the similarities of their viewpoint and its consequences on the relation between the subject and authority are discussed. The findings of the study indicate that in the process of developing the subject in the context of language and ideology and in relation to social structures, with all the fluctuations and ups and upheavals, the subject does not die and the power along with its repressive and limiting aspect also builds the subject. Therefore, in Althusser's thought, along with many similarities with Lacan's thought, the authority is more important and in Lacan's attitude, the subject has more possibilities to escape from authority. So Althusser has considered the subject under it by discussing ideology, although from his point of view in the field of ideology, there is also the possibility of forming resistance centers. 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Student in Political Science (Political Thoughts), Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">peyman.zanganeh@mail.um.ac.ir</span></p> </div> <div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title="" href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2"><sup><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">**</span></sup></a> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'B Nazanin'; color: black;">Corresponding Author: </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">athari@um.ac.ir</span></p> </div> <div id="ftn3" style="mso-element: footnote;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn3;" title="" href="#_ftnref3" name="_ftn3"><sup><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">***</span></sup></a> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">eslami.ir@um.ac.ir</span></p> </div> <div id="ftn4" style="mso-element: footnote;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn4;" title="" href="#_ftnref4" name="_ftn4"><sup><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">****</span></sup></a> <span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">Assistant Professor, Political Science Department, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt;">r.nasirihamed@tabrizu.ac.ir</span></p> </div> </div> <p> </p> Manuscript profile -
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490 - Achievements and Challenges of Women Empowerment in knowledge-based Companies
Leila FalahatiThe present research was conducted with the aim of investigating the achievements and challenges of women's empowerment in knowledge-based companies. In this research, the opportunities and challenges of graduates women in knowledge-based companies were discussed based MoreThe present research was conducted with the aim of investigating the achievements and challenges of women's empowerment in knowledge-based companies. In this research, the opportunities and challenges of graduates women in knowledge-based companies were discussed based on the analysis of twenty interviews with women’s board members or directors in this field. Concerning to obtain relative superiority in order to design questions and categorize the content of documents and interviews, empirical literature related to the research was reviewed. Result revealed that three major factors have motivated them to start their own business including: the desire to balance work and life, the desire to earn more money, and the desire to develop business skills. In the field of agency and factors affecting women's entrepreneurship in the knowledge-based environment, entrepreneurial characteristics and behaviors such as results achievement, risk-taking, and self-confidence have been measured. From organizational and environmental aspects, organizational capacities including trust, access to resources and information, networking skills, ability to generate resources, financial knowledge, technology skills and having role models were influential. In terms of challenges, there are Individual factors (lack of courage, high emotions, low level of specialized and technical knowledge related to work and slowness of women), Socio-cultural factors (discrimination, common gender stereotypes, religious norms and beliefs and lack of knowledge and proper socialization) and Economic factors (discrimination in hiring and payment of wages, negative attitude of customers and financial institutions and prejudices) were addressed as obstacles to the effective participation of women in knowledge-based companies Manuscript profile -
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491 - Comparative analysis of form transformation in mosques without naves during Safavid and contemporary Iran (Case study: Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Al Ghadir Mosque in Tehran)
Ali Mashhadi Mohammadreza NamdariThe transformation of form in architecture in a historical trajectory has been the result of countless factors that have led to the change of principles and indicators in some situations. The purpose of the present research is to investigate the factors and dimensions o MoreThe transformation of form in architecture in a historical trajectory has been the result of countless factors that have led to the change of principles and indicators in some situations. The purpose of the present research is to investigate the factors and dimensions of the transformations that occurred in mosques without naves during the Safavid and contemporary periods of Iran through a comparative analysis of the form of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan and Al-Ghadir Mosque in Tehran. The hypotheses proposed to achieve this goal are that the mosque of Al-Ghadir in Tehran and the mosque of Sheikh Lotfollah in Isfahan are similar to each other in terms of formal structure, and the metamorphosis of the form occurred in the form of some physical and spatial indicators. The current research has investigated the metamorphosis factors that have played a role in the formation of these two works in the visible and hidden layers using descriptive and inductive analysis method. The results of the research indicate that the principles of transformation in the form of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque have taken place due to the index of spatial geometry through rotation and change of direction and translational movement by structural and physical elements, external walls and connecting internal spaces. that in the Al-Ghadir Mosque of Tehran, which was built in the contemporary period, the principles of transformation have taken place not only by changing the form, but also by ignoring and removing the prominent elements of the mosque, including the dome and the minaret. In addition, the rectangular shape of the space under the dome and the pyramid shape of the dome are also other factors of metamorphosis. Manuscript profile -
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492 - Paradigmatic Shifts and the Emergence of the Modern Western Nation-State
Saeed Attar Mohammad kamalizadehIn this research, we aim to trace the various paths that ultimately led to the emergence of the modern nation-state and its implications in contemporary political structures worldwide. What we now recognize as the modern nation-state, which continues to exist in various MoreIn this research, we aim to trace the various paths that ultimately led to the emergence of the modern nation-state and its implications in contemporary political structures worldwide. What we now recognize as the modern nation-state, which continues to exist in various forms of political systems, has its roots in ancient and gradual transformations in the West (Europe). These developments can be depicted as a paradigmatic narrative of the dialectic of needs and responses. This narrative begins with ancient Greece and its devotion to rationality and freedom, and continues along different paths, on the one hand, with modern evangelical traditions and the exploration of Roman legal structures, and on the other hand, by passing through historical, social, political, and economic contexts, the great Western powers (England, France, Germany, and the United States) have pursued different paths towards the emergence of the modern state. In retracing these various paths, we have utilized Kuhn's paradigmatic approach. Manuscript profile -
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493 - Using games in teaching geography and planning
hamidreza moslemidoustUsing games in teaching geography and planning Abstract This article examines the use of games in geography education, including before the advent of computer-based (digital) games. The growing popularity of "serious games" and "edutainment" has been noted, focusing MoreUsing games in teaching geography and planning Abstract This article examines the use of games in geography education, including before the advent of computer-based (digital) games. The growing popularity of "serious games" and "edutainment" has been noted, focusing on their perceived benefits in classroom-based education. A blurring between digital games for educational purposes and games primarily for entertainment has been discussed, reflecting the popularity of SimCity and the potential of these games for learning about urban planning. This analysis champions games that enable students to play different roles and produce realistic "real-life" results. Two examples of non-digital board games, Collaborative and Geopoly, illustrate how role-playing expands students' understanding of planning and human geographyFor the future, geography teachers can use the sophistication and sophistication of digital games in a range of purposefully designed teaching tools, from educational entertainment as well as more 'traditional' board games. Imaginative use of all different formats can help to increase students' interest in geography to maintain or increase the capacity of students from schools to the university sector. The smorgasbord of game options continues to grow, but as Participology and Geogopoly demonstrate, some of the most effective ways to develop role play and engage with real-world problems don't require a technological "fix.". Keywords: serious games, geographical teaching, simulation, role playing, participatory studies Manuscript profile -
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494 - The synergy effect of nanoparticles of magnesium oxide and antibiotics on Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Elham Siasi Mehrabian Sedigheh َAli RafieiAim and Background: Prevalence of multidrug resistant bacteria,to be necessary simultaneous use of metal nanoparticles and antibiotics for synergistic antimicrobial effects. In this study was studied the synergy antimicrobial effect of magnesium oxide nanoparticles spec MoreAim and Background: Prevalence of multidrug resistant bacteria,to be necessary simultaneous use of metal nanoparticles and antibiotics for synergistic antimicrobial effects. In this study was studied the synergy antimicrobial effect of magnesium oxide nanoparticles specific concentrations with antibiotics on the standard strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Materials and Methods: After preparation of nano particles and bacteria was used antibiogram by disk diffusion. The antimicrobial properties of nanoparticles were studied by using MIC (Minimum Inhibition concentration) and MBC (Minimum Bactericidal concentration), blank discs and liquid medium. Synergistic effects for bacteria were detected by combining of specific concentration of nanoparticles with antibiotic disks and solution of antibiotics (well-method). Results: The results of the MIC and MBC and liquid medium were confirmed antimicrobial properties of these nanoparticles. E. coli other than the bacteria was more sensitive to lower concentrations of the nanoparticles. Synergistic effect was showed between different concentrations of nanoparticles with methicillin disk in E. coli but, synergistic effect can be observed for three bacteria in the well-method. Conclusion: The results showed synergy effect was observed in all of the bacteria at low concentrations with antibiotics, so this property can be used to reduce the dosage and number of consuming antibiotics. Manuscript profile -
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495 - Isolation and screening of facultative halophilic fungi producing industrial enzymes from Tehran Forest parks
Mohaddeseh Larypoor Ensyeh Kargar faragheh Monyreh MovahediAim and Background: Facultative halophilic saprophytic fungi, can produce high amounts of extracellular enzymes with industrial consumption, due to their ease of cultivation, and endurance of severe conditions. In this study, it has been attempted to Assay of enzymatic MoreAim and Background: Facultative halophilic saprophytic fungi, can produce high amounts of extracellular enzymes with industrial consumption, due to their ease of cultivation, and endurance of severe conditions. In this study, it has been attempted to Assay of enzymatic activity of facultative halophilic fungi from Tehran Forest Parks. Materials and methods: So sampling of soil and air of forest park of Tehran, saprophytes are been identified by the use of microscopic technique and slide culture. Then, the fungi separated were examined qualitatively regarding enzyme activity, and most strains were produced pectinase, lipase, protease, and amylase enzymes. Penicillium halotolerant and E01, E03, E014 strains produced invertase. And only the E13strain produced cellulase.So the enzyme activity of pectinase (via examining the enzyme produced in the media with pectin from pug) in a strain containing the enzyme. In the end stage, the best of enzyme produced strain are been identification to PCR technique and drawn phylogeny tree. Results: Most separated fungi were Aspergillus sp., Penicillium sp., Fusarium sp., Mucor sp., and Rhizopus sp. from among the fungi separated and identified, 19 isolates were considered for producing extracellular enzymes and were identified using molecular methods, such as Fusarium sublunatum, Aspergillus subramanianii, Penicillium hallotolerans, Mucor circinelloides, and Purpureocillium lilacinum. Cladosporium sp., Penicillium halotolerans strains showed the most activity (with activities of 0.71, and 0.79 U/mL). Conclusion: Cladosporium sp, and Penicillium halotolerans due to being cultivated on inexpensive substrates and easy enzyme extraction from the culture media, can be used for industrial enzyme production. Manuscript profile -
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496 - Indigenous model of commercialization of complex technologies based on partnership in the ICT sector
Mahdi Fardinia Fatemeh saghafi Jalal Haghighat MonfaredThe ICT industry is one of the most complex industries with superior technologies. Sustainable growth of companies in this industry is ensured by successful commercialization, which due to the complexity of the field, knowledge sharing between companies is essential. A MoreThe ICT industry is one of the most complex industries with superior technologies. Sustainable growth of companies in this industry is ensured by successful commercialization, which due to the complexity of the field, knowledge sharing between companies is essential. A careful review of the literature showed that there is no model for how to succeed in commercialization and its relationship with interorganizational participation in the ICT sector. Therefore, this issue was determined as the goal of the research. By reviewing the research background; Factors affecting the success of participation-based commercialization including internal and external drivers, participation, esources, dynamic capabilities, executive mechanisms and extraction performance were drawn in the form of a conceptual model. Then, by studying multy-case study, technological projects of ICT Research Institute, including (Antivirus Padvish, Native search engine project, SOC native operations center, communication equipment POTN) and content analysis, main and secondary themes of the model were extracted. Then, using a focus group consisting of experts, the results were validated and themes (propositions) were confirmed. The relationship between the components was also confirmed in the panel of experts. The final model is a combination of these factors that, according to the indigenous experiences of Iran, has led to the success of commercialization and can be the basis for policy-making for successful knowledge-based products. Manuscript profile -
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497 - An Introduction to the Configuration of Political Ethics in the History of Chinese Philosophy: With a Focus on Ancient China
Ali AqajaniThe history of philosophy in China has always possessed some ethical and political roots since the time of its emergence and in the process of its evolution and development. One of the common features of all Chinese political philosophers, in spite of all their theoreti MoreThe history of philosophy in China has always possessed some ethical and political roots since the time of its emergence and in the process of its evolution and development. One of the common features of all Chinese political philosophers, in spite of all their theoretical differences, is their belief in the dependence of the value of government and rulership on its moral and ethical status and prestige. In this way, they tried to access moral principles in order to obligate the Chinese to conform to an Ideal government. Accordingly, while acknowledging the linguistic and semantic ambiguities of authorities’ different theories, the present study investigated the problem of the nature of political ethics and its relationship with government in Chinese political philosophy (with an emphasis on ancient China) following a comparative method. Here, the author proposes the hypothesis that, despite some shared general viewpoints, there are various approaches to the whatness and quality of political ethics and its relationship with government and its duties and moral-political responsibilities. The differences between approaches can be studied in relation to ontology, epistemology, and anthropology, on the one hand, and in relation to the relationship between ethics and politics, nature of government, and legitimacy and duties of government, on the other hand. For example, regarding the problem of the nature of government, Laozi, Yang Zǐ, and Tsung Zǐ, who are Taoists, criticize the government and consider it a kind of unnecessary evil that has no function except for increasing the complexity and adversity of affairs. Therefore, they vote for a minority government, advocate the absence of a dominant central government, and prescribe a conformity between Man’s political conformity with a decentralized government. By contrast, Confucius, Mensius, Tung Chung-su, Han Fei Zǐ, and Chu His consider the government to be a necessary good with major ethical-political duties. Manuscript profile -
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498 - A Study of Western Thinkers’ Approach to Eastern Philosophy
Reza Gandomi NasrabadiThe discussion of the meaning and existence of philosophy in the East is considered to be an introduction to any exchange of thought and agreement between the East and the West. Ritchie, the Christian missionary, wrote a book entitled Confucius: The Chinese Philosopher MoreThe discussion of the meaning and existence of philosophy in the East is considered to be an introduction to any exchange of thought and agreement between the East and the West. Ritchie, the Christian missionary, wrote a book entitled Confucius: The Chinese Philosopher and introduced his thoughts to the West for the first time. Later and under his influence, Leibniz and Christian Wolf not only acknowledged the certain existence of philosophy in the East, particularly in China, but also believed that it could be used to remove the existing problems in Western philosophy and theology. However, Kant initiated a racist approach in this regard that dealt with other philosophies from a higher position and questioned the very essence of philosophy in the East altogether. This Europe-centered view entered a new era in the West with Hegel, whose view of eastern philosophy was humiliating and hierarchical. Unlike him, Deussen, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Husserl, Wittgenstein, Heidegger, and many other Western thinkers benefitted from the vast philosophy of the East. Generally speaking, it can be said that denying or doubting the legitimacy of Eastern philosophy on the part of some Westerners lacks logical support and is mainly rooted in their nationalist feelings. The reaction of Eastern thinkers in this regard is also noteworthy. Some of them complain that Western philosophers do not appreciate Eastern philosophy as much as it truly deserves and do not use it in order to solve the crises that contemporary Man encounters. However, some others, in line with Westerners but with a different motive, refuse to apply the word philosophy to their ancient legacy in order to protect its originality and safeguard against its mixture with Western philosophy. Manuscript profile -
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499 - The framework of the national macro plan for transparency and information release based on the grounded theory method
Mahdi Azizi MehmanDoost Mohammad Reza Hosseini reza taghipour Mojtaba MazoochiThe purpose of this research is to present the framework of the national plan for transparency and information release. The research employs an integrated approach (qualitative and quantitative) and grounded theory as its research methodology. In the qualitative part، w MoreThe purpose of this research is to present the framework of the national plan for transparency and information release. The research employs an integrated approach (qualitative and quantitative) and grounded theory as its research methodology. In the qualitative part، with an in-depth and exploratory review of upstream laws and documents، models، theories، plans، and white papers of different countries related to transparency and information release، data analysis was done until theoretical saturation through three stages of open، axial، and selective coding. To acquire the dimensions، components، and subcomponents of this framework، 129 concepts were extracted from 620 primary codes، which were reduced to 593 secondary codes by removing the duplicated elements. Finally، 24 subcategories were placed under the five main components based on the paradigm model. In the quantitative section، the results of the analysis of the questionnaire indicated that، from a validity standpoint، the total value of the questionnaire، in different dimensions، was between 0.87 and 0.92، and the reliability coefficient was between 0.73 and 0.78. Based on data analysis، the establishment of a supranational management institution for transparency and information release، the precise determination of exceptions، network governance، demanding transparency، adherence to frameworks، maximum disclosure and support for legitimate disclosure، and the establishment of a data governance center are among the subcategories emphasized in this framework. Manuscript profile -
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500 - The effect of targeted organizational forgetting on organizational performance with the mediating role of knowledge management in sports and youth departments in the northwest of the country
taher Jabbari Dastjerd Kazem Mehri Mohammad nasiriThe purpose of this research was the effect of targeted organizational forgetting on organizational performance with the role of knowledge management mediator in sports and youth departments in the northwest of the country. The current research was of a descriptive-corr MoreThe purpose of this research was the effect of targeted organizational forgetting on organizational performance with the role of knowledge management mediator in sports and youth departments in the northwest of the country. The current research was of a descriptive-correlation type and applied in terms of purpose, which was carried out by the field method. The statistical population of this research included all managers and employees of sports and youth departments in the northwestern provinces of the country. 301 participants were selected as a statistical sample using random sampling method. The data was collected through a questionnaire (alpha coefficient was above 0.8). For data analysis, descriptive statistics (such as tables, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling) were used using SPSS and PLS software. The results showed that purposeful forgetting had a positive and significant effect on knowledge management (p=0.001). Also, knowledge management and purposeful forgetting had positive and significant effects on organizational performance (p=0.001 and p=0.001). In this research, we investigated the mediating role of knowledge management as well as innovation in the relationship between organizational forgetfulness and organizational performance, and the research results showed that knowledge management mediates the relationship between organizational forgetfulness and organizational performance. The results show that through effective organizational forgetting, organizations are able to transform knowledge into a new product, service and process, which brings innovative managerial and operational results. Manuscript profile -
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501 - Investigating the Factors Affecting the Public Participation of Users and the Survivability of Spaces in Urban Parks to Improve the Level of Children's Safety (a Case Study of Shafaq Park in Tehran)
Saeed Azemati Kimia Jamshidzadeh<p>Security remains a fundamental human need within society. The safety and well-being of vulnerable groups, particularly children, who constitute one of the most at-risk segments of society, hold particular significance. An active human presence contributes significant More<p>Security remains a fundamental human need within society. The safety and well-being of vulnerable groups, particularly children, who constitute one of the most at-risk segments of society, hold particular significance. An active human presence contributes significantly to enhancing security in urban spaces. The ability to comprehend and observe the surrounding environment, as well as being visible to others, fosters a sense of security. The current research employs a blended quantitative and qualitative approach, involving a research community comprising 25 experts. These experts were selected through an open interview framework, utilizing a purposeful sampling method with the snowball technique. The gathered opinions were subsequently analyzed using SPSS26 software. According to the coefficients obtained from the variables, graphs were generated by Gefi software. Ultimately, the indicators extracted from the first and second stages of the survey underwent analysis using Depth Map software. The integration of the plan analysis with the generated graphs from the previous stage was deliberated using AGraph software. Based on the results, users are mostly looking for spaces that are efficient in attracting people when choosing urban parks for the safety of their children. Especially adults, and allow parents to monitor the space. Cultural spaces with a rating of 4.46 in urban parks are the main factor in attracting people for public participation.</p> Manuscript profile -
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502 - "Samak" A review the name of the hero of the story "Samak Aiyar"
Abdul Rahim GhanavatSince the publication of the book Samak Ayar -written by Faramarz son of KhodadadArjani and edited by Parviz Natal Khanleri- which is one of the oldest examples of folk storytelling in the history of Persian literature, the name of the main hero of this story, everyw MoreSince the publication of the book Samak Ayar -written by Faramarz son of KhodadadArjani and edited by Parviz Natal Khanleri- which is one of the oldest examples of folk storytelling in the history of Persian literature, the name of the main hero of this story, everywhere- From the cover of the book to the title and text of its Arabic and English translation and many articles published about it in various languages-Samak, has been recorded.The problem is that this famous name is not correct and there has been a big slip about its word and meaning.In this article, by introducing logical doubts, scrutinizing the historical inconsistencies and examining those reports of the text of the book in which the name of the hero of the story and its meaning have been discussed, this famous reading of the word Samak has been criticized and an effort has been made to the correct reading of this name and its meaning should be clarified.The result of this research reveals that the Persian literature about the name of the hero of the story Samak Ayyar has fallen into error from the very beginning. So it is time to compensate for it now. Manuscript profile -
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503 - The combined effectiveness of compassion focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on adherence to treatment and parental stress in mothers of autistic children
ali rezaie Fatemeh IzadiThe present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of combined compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on Adherence to treatment and Parenting Stress in mothers of autistic children in Khomeinishahr city in 2023. The MoreThe present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of combined compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on Adherence to treatment and Parenting Stress in mothers of autistic children in Khomeinishahr city in 2023. The research was semi-experimental in the form of pre-test-post-test with a control group. In this research, the purposeful sampling method was used, and from the statistical population, which consisted of all mothers with autistic children in Khomeinishahr, whose children were being educated at the Sarai Pakan center, 30 people were selected based on the inclusion criteria and randomly replaced in two experimental and control groups. The tools were Parental Stress Questionnaire (PSI) (Abidin, 2018) and Adherence to treatment Questionnaire (Madanlu, 2012). After the pre-test, the experimental group was trained in 10 sessions of 90 minutes. Then, both groups were re-evaluated; The results were analyzed with spss software and covariance method. The results showed that the implemented treatment had an effect on the Adherence to treatment and parental tension in the post-test stage and the changes in the experimental group were statistically significant compared to the control group. (P<0.05) Also, the treatment was effective on the components of adherence to the treatment, integration with life, commitment to treatment and resourcefulness in the implementation of the treatment, and also on the components of parental stress, except relations with spouse, competence, depression, social isolation and reinforcement have been significant. Manuscript profile -
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504 - A Study of Comparative History of Philosophy: With an Emphasis on Friedrich Schlegel’s View
Reza Gandomi NasrabadiOne of the approaches in comparative philosophy is comparison based on the classification of philosophical systems, which dates back to Aristotle’s time. In the first decade of the 19th century, Gérando and Schlegel introduced this kind of comparative philosophy with a MoreOne of the approaches in comparative philosophy is comparison based on the classification of philosophical systems, which dates back to Aristotle’s time. In the first decade of the 19th century, Gérando and Schlegel introduced this kind of comparative philosophy with a focus on the typology of philosophical systems and their comparative analysis under the title of comparative history of philosophy. Typology allows thinkers to free themselves from the limitations of a specific philosophical system and grants them the opportunity to evaluate the contributions of various philosophers. The comparative history of philosophy is based on the principle that, in order to determine the place and share of each philosopher in the history of philosophy, one cannot judge them based on their valid and correct arguments. Rather, their contributions in the history of philosophy must be compared with the contributions and roles of other philosophers in various periods and philosophical schools and traditions. Therefore, the purpose of the comparative history of philosophy is not to provide a chronological list of different philosophical systems; rather, it aims to review all earlier schools of philosophy and explain the relationships among them. Accordingly, the quality of the emergence of a philosophical system from the core of another one and its extension and annihilation are investigated in a process of comparative analysis. Instead of relying on earlier principles, the comparative history of philosophy considers the outcomes and practical effects of various philosophies in the realms of science, art, and government as the basis for evaluation. In this paper, while exploring Schlegel’s intercultural approach to the comparative history of philosophy, its similarities to and differences from comparative philosophy in its new sense (Paul Masson-Oursel’s view) and the comparative history of world philosophy (with an emphasis on Sharfstein’s A Comparative History of World Philosophy) will be examined. Manuscript profile -
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505 - Risk Parity Portfolio Optimization Based on CVaR
Seyed javad Pourhoseini sayyed mohammad reza davoodi Mansour MomeniRisk parity is one of the stock portfolio selection models that has received much attention after the American financial crisis in 2008. The philosophy of this model is to allocate the risk of the portfolio to the same extent among its constituent assets. Conditional va MoreRisk parity is one of the stock portfolio selection models that has received much attention after the American financial crisis in 2008. The philosophy of this model is to allocate the risk of the portfolio to the same extent among its constituent assets. Conditional value at risk is one of the popular and common measures of risk measurement in finance, which measures the mathematical expectation of loss of a stock portfolio for values beyond a threshold value and at a known confidence level and time horizon. The aim of the current research is to design and optimize the performance of the risk parity stock portfolio model with the criterion of conditional risk value. There are different approaches in modeling optimal portfolio selection that use different criteria and methods to calculate and estimate returns and risks. Various criteria have been proposed to measure risk in finance, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. One of the criteria that has been introduced with the aim of reducing the disadvantages of the common and popular measure of value at risk is the conditional value at risk or expected drop, which is used as a measure of risk in the present study. Conditional value at risk measures the average loss of the portfolio for cases where the amount of loss exceeds value at risk Manuscript profile -
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506 - Investigating the Particle Size of Chitosan-Based Drug Carriers for the Release of 5-Fluorouracil Antitumor Drug
Mohammad Hossein Karami Majid Abdouss Mandana KaramiChitosan has been widely used as a natural biopolymer. The modification of chitosan for various applications can be easily achieved due to the abundant active groups (NH2 and OH) in the main chain. Controlled drug release makes the drug release rate predictable and repe MoreChitosan has been widely used as a natural biopolymer. The modification of chitosan for various applications can be easily achieved due to the abundant active groups (NH2 and OH) in the main chain. Controlled drug release makes the drug release rate predictable and repeatable for prolonged release drugs. Drug delivery systems prepared from nanoparticles show several advantages, including improved efficiency and reduced toxicity. Using drug delivery systems based on nanoparticles loaded with anti-cancer agents is an effective method for targeting cancer cells. These systems, with the ability to penetrate better inside the cells, combine the drug in a targeted way in the cells. Also, due to the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR), the possibility of better accumulation of drugs in the tumor site is provided. In most researches, the suitable particle size for the targeted release of drug nanocarriers has been reported to be less than 300 or 200 nm. This amount is suitable for the application of drug release for diffusion among tissues and causes the effect of increasing permeability. In this study, for the first time, it examines and analyzes the particle size and zeta potential (surface charge) of chitosan-based nanocarriers through dynamic light scattering and electron microscope tests in improving the release of the antitumor drug, 5-fluorouracil. Manuscript profile -
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507 - Inquiry on the semantic hermeneutics of the translation of some words of Surah Al-Imran according to the commentators of the advanced centuries
esmaeil hashemi seyed mohammad ali ayazi Mohammad Hosein Tavanaei sareh Mahdi Mehrizi toroghistrong objections to the translation of the Qur'an after the age of revelation and its limitation and conditioning within the framework of the apparent and literal meaning on the one hand and the formation of the first translations of this holy book in the old Persian Morestrong objections to the translation of the Qur'an after the age of revelation and its limitation and conditioning within the framework of the apparent and literal meaning on the one hand and the formation of the first translations of this holy book in the old Persian language on the other hand; This brought to mind the important issues that the commentators and translators of the early centuries have translated the verses of the Qur'an, especially the words and terms of Surah Al-Imran, with what bases and standards in that atmosphere of prohibition and inappropriateness of translation? And is it possible to get to the layers of meanings of the verses by only relying on the apparent meanings and provide a suitable translation to the audience of the Qur'an that can meet the needs of contemporary people in line with the global mission of the Qur'an? In this article, using the analytical-descriptive method, and using the most reliable sources of the translation of the Qur'an into ancient Persian, this issue has been investigated and explained based on the theory of semantic hermeneutics. The analyzes show that although the previous commentators and translators have used important and different methods in translating the Word of Revelation; But what has made the rank and position of these works great and has played an effective role in conveying the message and concepts of the verses, is their attention to multi-meaning perceptions - semantic hermeneutics - in the translation of Quranic words and terms; An issue that challenges the theory of the literalness of Quran translations in the first ten centuries after the Age of Revelation; But it has been neglected by scholars and Quranic thinkers. Manuscript profile -
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508 - A suitable strategy of regional planning in the 7th development plan with regard to territorial planning and institutional approach
نیمارنجی جفرودیAbstract The discourse of recent policies is often based on the dynamics of regional development. Because in growing societies, the axes of development and economy are intermingled. Also, paying attention to the field of planning and its processes has a direct relation MoreAbstract The discourse of recent policies is often based on the dynamics of regional development. Because in growing societies, the axes of development and economy are intermingled. Also, paying attention to the field of planning and its processes has a direct relationship and influence on various elements and levels of society and its effects from the perspective of development and lack of development, homogeneous and heterogeneous development, benefit The prioritization of issues and problems, as well as the preservation, growth and competitiveness at the international and regional level are significant. By benefiting from the solutions available in the field of decentralized (regional) planning and its processes, it is possible to identify the weaknesses, strengths, threats, opportunities, and speed, as well as checking the consistency of the growth rate and the future of the 7th Development Plan, and by checking its convergence with the laws And high-level regulations can play a significant role for a country, province, and economic and industrial enterprises. Also, recent approaches in the theory of regional development attach great importance to the institutional approach and socio-economic construction of regions and (intra-regional differences), land preparation for balanced development. and has provided fair development and optimal use of development resources for the development of land areas. The results show that regional strategies need flexibility to maximize the development potential of institutional arrangements and adapt to changes within these arrangements, and while increasing the powers in accordance with the development plans of the province, it is necessary to develop a region not only with its physical resources, but also He also paid attention to its institutional sources, which include a set of practical economic rules and regulations based on economic culture and territorial customs. Based on the axes mentioned above and based on the knowledge and study done in each of these axes, the necessary strategies for regional management have been extracted and based on the strategies extracted from the analysis of the findings, regional planning with an institutional approach in The territory of the country is presented. Manuscript profile -
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509 - Ayatollah Naeini and the Establishment of a Revolutionary Democratic System
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Establishment </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; text-indent: 14.2pt; line-height: 97%;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;">of a Revolutionary Democratic System</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; line-height: 97%; mso-outline-level: 1;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;">Hamid Jafari<a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title="" href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">*</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right; line-height: 97%; mso-outline-level: 1;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 97%; color: black;">Seyyed Mohsen Alavipour<a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title="" href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">**</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; text-indent: 14.2pt; line-height: 97%;"><span style="color: black; letter-spacing: -.4pt; mso-bidi-language: FA;">Naeini was able to present a proposal for a democratic system entitled "Constitutional Government" through theoretical elaboration on concepts such as the constitution, the national assembly, councils, the necessity of consulting with the people's representatives, giving meaning and political weight to the principles of enjoining good and forbidding evil, emphasizing participatory democracy, the role of councils in overseeing laws, and ultimately introducing a new theory in Shia political jurisprudence. The theory prioritizes a form of "compromise" and, through this, provides the necessary intellectual groundwork for separating political affairs from religious matters. An examination of this theory within the framework of pioneering theoretical perspectives on political developments worldwide demonstrates the extent to which he was familiar with the foundations of a democratic system in the contemporary world. By incorporating religious and cultural teachings, he was able to design such a system based on the modern needs of Iranian society. This research aims to elaborate on the novel articulation of the principles outlined by contemporary political philosopher Hannah Arendt for a republic and a successful revolution, within Naeini's governance theory. Within this framework, it becomes evident that the founding principle emphasizes positive freedom and the participation of citizens who are equal under the law. The two fundamental principles of "liberty" and "equality" are well articulated within Naeini's legitimate government theory. Therefore, this theory can be considered as pioneering in modernizing the political structure of the country based on fundamental democratic principles. The research methodology employed is descriptive-analytical and relies on library research.</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;"><strong><span style="color: black;">Keywords:</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> Naeini, Arendt, positive freedom, participation, and foundation.</span></p> <p> </p> <div style="mso-element: footnote-list;"><br clear="all" /><hr align="left" size="1" width="33%" /> <div id="ftn1" style="mso-element: footnote;"> <p class="MsoFootnoteText" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"><a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title="" href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">*</span></a> <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'B Nazanin';">Ph.D. Student </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">of political Science, Imam Khomeini and Islamic Revolution Research Institute, Iran</span></p> <p class="MsoFootnoteText" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">h.jafari848586@gmail.com</span></p> </div> <div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;"> <p class="MsoFootnoteText" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"><a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title="" href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">**</span></a> <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Corresponding Author: Associate Professor, Department of Applied Policy Studies, Research Institute of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Iran</span></p> <p class="MsoFootnoteText" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">m.alavipour@gmail.com</span></p> </div> </div> <p> </p> Manuscript profile -
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QFormat="true" Name="TOC Heading"/> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; mso-pagination: none; margin: 0cm 26.95pt .0001pt 25.25pt;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Marginalization and Social Capital: A Comparison of Women in Marginal and </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; mso-pagination: none; margin: 0cm 26.95pt .0001pt 25.25pt;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Non-Marginal Areas of Sari </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; mso-pagination: none; margin: 0cm 26.95pt .0001pt 25.25pt;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Javad Feli<a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title="" href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">*</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Ali Gorji Karsami<a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title="" href="#_ftn2" name="_ftnref2"><span class="MsoFootnoteReference">**</span></a></span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;"><strong>Introduction </strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">Social capital is considered to be a network of relationships, interactions, and the values and norms governing these relationships, which can create the necessary platform for the realization of society's goals by fostering trust, convergence, and proper interaction. To achieve collective goals, relying on and emphasizing social capital—meaning establishing trust, creating a spirit of cooperation, and fostering correct interaction—is essential and precedes other matters. By establishing contact with each other, members of society can cooperate, and social relations and interactions between people are influenced by various social, economic, and cultural changes.</p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">The gathering of immigrants with different cultures in unsuitable living environments, along with unemployment and poverty, leads to the creation of delinquent neighborhoods and various psychological problems. Criminological studies and social psychology have always found their most important subjects in big, dense cities and among immigrants. In underdeveloped countries, urbanization expands along with the growth of services independent of industrial development, leading to decreased production, hidden and open unemployment, and the rise of urban crimes. Marginalization and its consequences can be seen as social damage and problems. It should not be overlooked that, in addition to the negative aspects of marginalization in the social structure and spatial construction of cities, this environment also has negative consequences for the marginalized themselves. These include the presence of crime and delinquency in these areas, an inappropriate social, economic, and cultural environment for children and teenagers, a sense of insecurity, and the lack of welfare, cultural facilities, and necessary amenities for youth and teenagers to spend their free time. This creates a poor way of life for these people.</p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">The main problem of the research is whether there is a significant difference in the amount of social capital among women in marginal and non-marginal areas of Sari city.</p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;"><strong>Methodology</strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">This research employed a field-based survey method and was practical in purpose. The statistical population comprised 143,764 women over 15 years old in Sari. Based on Krejci and Morgan's standard sampling table, 384 participants were selected as the sample. To access the sample, a cluster random sampling method was used. Marginalized areas in Sari city, including Koi-e- Shahid Chamran, Ghafari neighborhood, and Azadi neighborhood, were randomly selected, while Farhang Street, Javadiyeh area, and Beasath area were chosen from non-marginalized areas. The data collection tool was a social capital questionnaire. The social capital measured in this research was divided into four dimensions: social participation, social trust, social cohesion, and social relations, each with 32 items across these four dimensions. The four dimensions of social capital were theoretically and operationally defined. The validity of the questionnaires was established through expert opinions, and the reliability, as measured by Cronbach's alpha, was 0.84 for the social capital questionnaire and for each component: social participation (0.74), social trust (0.91), social cohesion (0.83), and social relations (0.87). Data analysis used the Levene test, which showed a significance level (sig) of 0.114, greater than 0.05, indicating the use of the assumption of equal variances<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;"><strong>Findings</strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">The research findings indicated that the average levels of social capital (99.63), social participation (23.36), social trust (27.24), social cohesion (27.38), and social relations (21.63) were higher among residents of non-marginal areas compared to the average levels in marginalized areas: social capital (74.87), social participation (16.37), social trust (19.27), social cohesion (24.46), and social relations (14.75). Therefore, it can be concluded that the type of residence—whether marginalized or non-marginalized—affects the amount of social capital<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">According to the t-statistic results (t = 25.41, sig = 0.000 for the first hypothesis; t = 29.25, sig = 0.000 for the second hypothesis; t = -9.29, sig = 0.000 for the third hypothesis; t = 19.94, sig = 0.000 for the fourth hypothesis), at a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05) and (df) = 384 - 2, which is greater than the critical t-value (t = 1.64), the null hypothesis (H0) is rejected. The research hypothesis is strongly supported by the data, with 95% confidence, indicating a significant difference between the views of women from marginalized and non-marginalized areas of Sari regarding the four components of social capital. Both groups of women recognize a significant difference in the status and level of these components in their respective areas<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">Additionally, the overall t-statistic (t = 24.963, sig = 0.000 for the main hypothesis), at a 95% confidence level (α = 0.05) and (df) = 382, is greater than the critical t-value (t = 1.64), leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis (H0) and strong confirmation of the research hypothesis. Therefore, we conclude with 95% certainty that there is a significant difference between the views of women in marginalized and non-marginalized areas of Sari regarding the status and amount of social capital<span dir="RTL" lang="AR-SA">.</span></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;"> </p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="background: white;">Conclusion</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">The findings suggest that the type of residence—marginal or non-marginal—affects the amount of social capital. According to Putnam's theory, suburbanization or marginalization is a factor in reducing social capital. Coleman also identifies migration and relocation of families as influential in decreasing social capital. Ofe and Fuchs consider living in suburbs or marginalized areas as affecting social capital levels. Putnam's theory indicates that marginalization limits people's opportunities to interact, as they must allocate more time to daily tasks and less to socializing. This situation impacts all indicators of social capital.</p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">Social cohesion is higher in non-marginal areas. According to the theory of social disorganization, factors such as reduced efficiency of social institutions like family and kinship restrictions, which act as informal forces to control social norms, are consequences of industrialization, urbanization, and increasing immigration. Marginal residents, many with less than eight years of peripheral experience, have not had the opportunity to form new relationships. Moreover, immigrants from diverse regions and cultures disrupt existing kinship and family ties.</p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">The results also reveal a significant difference in trust levels between marginalized and non-marginalized areas, with non-marginalized residents showing higher trust. Marginal residents often experience mistrust towards government organizations due to indifference from officials and poor conditions in marginalized areas. Social inequalities and unfair income distribution further contribute to this mistrust. Additionally, rising crime rates and lack of cooperation in addressing these issues reduce public trust.</p> <p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%;">In conclusion, the social capital of marginalized women in Sari differs significantly from that of non-marginalized women. This difference is influenced by social, cultural, and economic contexts, as well as the cross-sectional perspective of urban decision-makers. Erosion of social capital in marginalized regions affects their resilience in risk management and crisis situations.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break; page-break-before: always;" clear="all" /> </span></p> <div style="mso-element: footnote-list;"><br clear="all" /><hr align="left" size="1" width="33%" /> <div id="ftn1" style="mso-element: footnote;"> <p class="MsoFootnoteText" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"><a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn1;" title="" href="#_ftnref1" name="_ftn1"><sup><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'B Nazanin'; color: black; mso-bidi-language: FA;">* </span></sup></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Corresponding Author: </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'B Nazanin'; color: black; mso-bidi-language: FA;">Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.</span></p> <p class="MsoFootnoteText" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'B Nazanin'; color: black; mso-bidi-language: FA;"><a href="mailto:Javad_feli@pnu.ac.ir"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Javad_feli@pnu.ac.ir</span></a></span></p> </div> <div id="ftn2" style="mso-element: footnote;"> <p class="MsoFootnoteText" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"><a style="mso-footnote-id: ftn2;" title="" href="#_ftnref2" name="_ftn2"><sup><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'B Nazanin'; color: black; mso-bidi-language: FA;">**</span></sup></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: 'B Nazanin'; color: black; mso-bidi-language: FA;"> Ph.D. Student in Social Issues Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran. </span></p> <p class="MsoFootnoteText" style="text-align: justify; text-justify: kashida; text-kashida: 0%; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed;"><span style="font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'B Nazanin'; color: black; mso-bidi-language: FA;">drali.gorjik@gmail.com</span></p> </div> </div> <p> </p> Manuscript profile -
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517 - Investigating the Particle Size of Chitosan-Based Drug Carriers for the Release of 5-Fluorouracil Antitumor Drug
Mohammad Hossein Karami Majid Abdouss Mandana KaramiChitosan has been widely used as a natural biopolymer. The modification of chitosan for various applications can be easily achieved due to the abundant active groups (NH2 and OH) in the main chain. Controlled drug release makes the drug release rate predictable and repe MoreChitosan has been widely used as a natural biopolymer. The modification of chitosan for various applications can be easily achieved due to the abundant active groups (NH2 and OH) in the main chain. Controlled drug release makes the drug release rate predictable and repeatable for prolonged release drugs. Drug delivery systems prepared from nanoparticles show several advantages, including improved efficiency and reduced toxicity. Using drug delivery systems based on nanoparticles loaded with anti-cancer agents is an effective method for targeting cancer cells. These systems, with the ability to penetrate better inside the cells, combine the drug in a targeted way in the cells. Also, due to the enhanced permeability and retention (EPR), the possibility of better accumulation of drugs in the tumor site is provided. In most researches, the suitable particle size for the targeted release of drug nanocarriers has been reported to be less than 300 or 200 nm. This amount is suitable for the application of drug release for diffusion among tissues and causes the effect of increasing permeability. In this study, for the first time, it examines and analyzes the particle size and zeta potential (surface charge) of chitosan-based nanocarriers through dynamic light scattering and electron microscope tests in improving the release of the antitumor drug, 5-fluorouracil. Manuscript profile -
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518 - A Comparative Study on Human Agency in Bandura’s Cognitive-Social Theory and the Islamic Approach of “Human as agent”
mahdi naserzaeim Reza mohammadi khosrow Bagheri Jalil Fathabadi OMID shokriThe purpose of this article is to compare the concept of agency in Bandura's cognitive-social theory and the Islamic approach of "human as agent". According to Bandura, agency refers to a voluntary effect on one's performance and environmental events, which has the main MoreThe purpose of this article is to compare the concept of agency in Bandura's cognitive-social theory and the Islamic approach of "human as agent". According to Bandura, agency refers to a voluntary effect on one's performance and environmental events, which has the main aspects of intentionality, foresight, self-reaction, and self-reflection. On the other hand, in the Islamic perspective, human action or agency is based on three fundamental bases: cognition, tendency, and volition. In terms of methodology, the current study is a comparative study that deals with similarities and differences of two viewpoints with a glance on their roots. In the educational section, Frankena’s practical syllogism is used as the method. The basics and aspects of agency in both perspectives have a lot in common, in such a way that foresight and self-reflection in the first perspective can be compared with the cognition in the second approach; as self-reactivity and intentionality in the first approach can be compared with the emotional and volitional bases in the second approach. Despite this, the two views have differences in issues such as the concept of action and performance, the nature of interactive, cognitive, emotional and volitional aspects, the nature of interaction, responsibility and ethics, which will have relevant consequences for education. While, for instance, the first approach emphasizes the importance of structure, the second approach gives more weight to individual agency, and as a result of this difference, the role and influence of the individual within social structures will be different. Given the importance of human agency which is at issue in the two approaches, their commonalities are emphasized in the educational inferences. Manuscript profile -
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519 - The effect of local content requirements industrial policy in development of automotive industry in the global value chain: a comparative analysis of China and Mexico
Fereshte Gholami Hosein Aslipour Gholamreza Kazemian Saeed ZarandiFereshte Gholami Hossein Aslipour Gholamreza Kazemian Shirvan Saeed Zarandi Abstract With reference to comparative policy studies and the level of competitiveness throughout the global value chain (GVCs), the effect of related policies can be traced. MoreFereshte Gholami Hossein Aslipour Gholamreza Kazemian Shirvan Saeed Zarandi Abstract With reference to comparative policy studies and the level of competitiveness throughout the global value chain (GVCs), the effect of related policies can be traced. This article aims at studying industrial policy of local content requirements (LCRs), which are among the most prevalent as well as primary policiese used in any development model. This has been done to study the effect of LCRs on upgrading the position of a country’s automotive industry concerning GVCs through a variable- oriented approach. China and Mexico have been picked out in accordance with sample selection approach in the systems encompassing a great deal of similarities as well as the most similar outcomes. Further to the historical review of the development process of the automotive industry, focusing on the LCRs policy, the effect of this policy on the three indicators FVASH, REII and DVAFXSH has been carried out by logistic regression. These indicators determine the level of competitiveness throughout GVCs. The logistic regression shows a significant logit relationship between the LCRs policy status and the DVAFXSH variable, but no significant relationship is observed for the other two variables. The trend review also shows that after the implementation and removal of LCRs, the FVASH and REII indices have not changed much, but the DVAFXSH has increased, especially in Mexico.It shows that the systematic implementation of LCRs can have significant effects in upgrading the position of countries in GVCs in the automotive sector, through DVAFXSH. Manuscript profile -
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520 - The effect of targeted organizational forgetting on organizational performance with the mediating role of knowledge management in sports and youth departments in the northwest of the country
taher Jabbari Dastjerd Kazem Mehri mohammad nasiriTaher Jabbari Dastjerd Kazem Mehri Mohammad Nasiri Abstract The purpose of this research was the effect of targeted organizational forgetting on organizational performance with the role of knowledge management mediator in sports and youth departments in the MoreTaher Jabbari Dastjerd Kazem Mehri Mohammad Nasiri Abstract The purpose of this research was the effect of targeted organizational forgetting on organizational performance with the role of knowledge management mediator in sports and youth departments in the northwest of the country. The current research was of a descriptive-correlation type and applied in terms of purpose, which was carried out by the field method. The statistical population of this research included all managers and employees of sports and youth departments in the northwestern provinces of the country. 301 participants were selected as a statistical sample using random sampling method. The data was collected through a questionnaire (alpha coefficient was above 0.8). For data analysis, descriptive statistics (such as tables, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation coefficient, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling) were used using SPSS and PLS software. The results showed that purposeful forgetting had a positive and significant effect on knowledge management (p=0.001). Also, knowledge management and purposeful forgetting had positive and significant effects on organizational performance (p=0.001 and p=0.001). In this research, we investigated the mediating role of knowledge management as well as innovation in the relationship between organizational forgetfulness and organizational performance, and the research results showed that knowledge management mediates the relationship between organizational forgetfulness and organizational performance. The results show that through effective organizational forgetting, organizations are able to transform knowledge into a new product, service and process, which brings innovative managerial and operational results. Manuscript profile -
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521 - Application of Sporomorph EcoGroups (SEGs) and parent plants of miospores in palaeoenvironmental recontruction of the Qadir Member (Nayband Formation), south of Tabas
Firoozeh Hashemi Yazdi F. Sajjadi Hezaveh Narges Sadat Mirpoor Shah Abolghasemi Zahra Mohammadi Manesh Mohsen AllamehSporomorph EcoGroups data and the relevant plant communities are considered as a possible routine used to draw palaeoecological inferences for their host strata. Occurrence of high abundant and diverse miospores in the Qadir Member (Nayband Formation), from the explorat MoreSporomorph EcoGroups data and the relevant plant communities are considered as a possible routine used to draw palaeoecological inferences for their host strata. Occurrence of high abundant and diverse miospores in the Qadir Member (Nayband Formation), from the exploratory well no. 954 (Exploratory Area of Parvadeh 4), south of Tabas, central Iran allows for this method to be used to obtain certain palaeoecological implications. By classifying spores and pollens (sporomorphs) in Sporomorph EcoGroups (SEGs), all six plant ecogroups (including plants adapted to Upland, Lowland, River, Pioneer, Coastal, and Tidally-influenced) were identified in examined material. The high ratio of warmer/cooler sporomorphs and the low ratio of drier/wetter sporomorphs suggests deposition under a moist, ±warm climate during the Late Triassic in south of Tabas. From the investigation of miospore parent plants, it was approved that, in descending order, pteridophyta (44%), cycadophyta (34%), coniferophyta (9%), lycophyta (8%), pteridospermophytes (2%), ginkgophytes (2%) and bryophyta (1%) were surrounded the environment of the studied formation. Notable abundance of fern spores (Kyrtomisporis and Foveogleicheniidites) and cycads pollen (Ovalipollis and Ricciisporites) in the palynofloras studied indicate the predominance of warm to semi-warm climate with high humidity. Paleogeographic position of Iran during the Late Triassic in the southern active margin of Eurasia (Turan Plate) tends to support this palaeoclimate generalization. Manuscript profile -
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522 - apartheid; An example of violation of the rule of prohibition of discrimination. Focusing on moral values and looking at the Palestinian issue
Fatemeh Beigi Mirazizi Sattar Azizi Farid Azad Bakht Mohammad Javad JafariDiscrimination is known as an international crime, the prohibition of which is a mandatory rule in international law and is a necessity in order to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms and guarantee his dignity and even in some cases to maintain international p MoreDiscrimination is known as an international crime, the prohibition of which is a mandatory rule in international law and is a necessity in order to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms and guarantee his dignity and even in some cases to maintain international peace and security. Therefore, the principle of prohibition of discrimination has a prominent role in the international human rights system. The Geneva Quadrilateral Conventions of 1949 and the Additional Protocols of 1977 contain provisions that expressly prohibit "adverse discrimination" against persons affected by armed conflict and occupation, and require equal treatment between certain categories of persons, such as the sick, and this is the first step in considering Making apartheid a war crime. After this first step, the human suffering caused by the political ideology of apartheid in South Africa during 1948 to 1994, which drew global condemnation and a variety of diplomatic and legal responses, led to the adoption of the Apartheid Convention in 1973 as a crime against humanity. And also, war crime became the first in Article 85 (4) (c) of the Additional Protocol. These international reactions did not stop even after the end of the apartheid era, and in 1998, apartheid was included as an example of war crime in the Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Furthermore, paragraph 1 of Article 86 AP I, which obliges parties to suppress serious violations of the Protocol, ensures that apartheid is included as a war crime in the domestic criminal laws of many countries, and the destruction of apartheid in South Africa will not change this. In fact, it is the increasing (but debatable)use of the term apartheid in laws that makes Israel's actions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories(OPT)cause or even increase individual criminal prosecution in this context. In other words, although the inclusion of the Apartheid Convention on Israel's actions faces challenges, there are no such restrictions regarding the provisions of API. Manuscript profile -
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523 - A survey of ethical attitudes towards collaborative criminal justice
Mohammad Jamadi Ali Janipour Karam Janipour Dariush BabaieJustice is one of the oldest concepts that mankind has known since the beginning of its civilization and has tried to establish it. Justice has different forms, which can be referred to as social, political, economic, etc. In this, criminal justice is of special importa MoreJustice is one of the oldest concepts that mankind has known since the beginning of its civilization and has tried to establish it. Justice has different forms, which can be referred to as social, political, economic, etc. In this, criminal justice is of special importance. Scientists and experts in social sciences have considered several factors effective on criminal justice, among which principles such as the principle of acquittal and the principle of legality of crimes and punishments, as well as the personal nature of criminal responsibility, are important, but criminal responsibility is of particular importance among them. It is necessary to carry out serious scrutiny in this regard and conduct ethical attitudes towards criminal justice, especially collaborative criminal justice, in a scientific manner. Ignoring the areas of moral responsibility in the field of criminal justice violates the right of those referring to the judicial system and causes injustice. Therefore, paying attention to the character and human dignity of people is a necessity of collaborative criminal justice. The present article deals with the ethical attitudes in the field of collaborative criminal justice with a library method and has answered many unknowns in this regard. Manuscript profile -
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524 - Improving Resource Allocation in Mobile Edge Computing Using Particle Swarm and Gray Wolf Optimization Algorithms
seyed ebrahim dashti saeid shabooeiMobile edge computing improves the experience of end users to achieve appropriate services and service quality. In this paper, the problem of improving resource allocation, when offloading tasks, based on mobile devices to edge servers in computing systems is investigat MoreMobile edge computing improves the experience of end users to achieve appropriate services and service quality. In this paper, the problem of improving resource allocation, when offloading tasks, based on mobile devices to edge servers in computing systems is investigated. Some tasks are uploaded and processed locally and some to edge servers. The main issue is that the offloaded tasks for virtual machines in computing networks are properly scheduled to minimize computing time, service cost, computing network waste, and the maximum connection of a task with the network. In this paper, a multi-objective hybrid algorithm of particle swarm and gray wolf was introduced to manage resource allocation and task scheduling to achieve an optimal result in edge computing networks. Local search in the particle swarm algorithm has good results in the problem, but it will cause the loss of global optima, so in this problem, in order to improve the model, the gray wolf algorithm was used as the main basis of the proposed algorithm, in the wolf algorithm Gray, due to the graphical approach to the problem, the set of global searches will reach the optimal solution, so by combining these functions, we tried to improve the operational conditions of the two algorithms for the desired goals of the problem. In order to create a network in this research, the network creation parameters in the basic article were used and the LCG data set was used in the simulation. The simulation environment in this research is the sim cloud environment. The comparison results show the improvement of waiting time and cost in the proposed approach. The results show that, on average, the proposed model has performed better by reducing the work time by 10% and increasing the use of resources by 16%. Manuscript profile -
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525 - Multi-Level Ternary Quantization for Improving Sparsity and Computation in Embedded Deep Neural Networks
Hosna Manavi Mofrad ali ansarmohammadi Mostafa SalehiDeep neural networks (DNNs) have achieved great interest due to their success in various applications. However, the computation complexity and memory size are considered to be the main obstacles for implementing such models on embedded devices with limited memory and co MoreDeep neural networks (DNNs) have achieved great interest due to their success in various applications. However, the computation complexity and memory size are considered to be the main obstacles for implementing such models on embedded devices with limited memory and computational resources. Network compression techniques can overcome these challenges. Quantization and pruning methods are the most important compression techniques among them. One of the famous quantization methods in DNNs is the multi-level binary quantization, which not only exploits simple bit-wise logical operations, but also reduces the accuracy gap between binary neural networks and full precision DNNs. Since, multi-level binary can’t represent the zero value, this quantization does not take advantage of sparsity. On the other hand, it has been shown that DNNs are sparse, and by pruning the parameters of the DNNs, the amount of data storage in memory is reduced while computation speedup is also achieved. In this paper, we propose a pruning and quantization-aware training method for multi-level ternary quantization that takes advantage of both multi-level quantization and data sparsity. In addition to increasing the accuracy of the network compared to the binary multi-level networks, it gives the network the ability to be sparse. To save memory size and computation complexity, we increase the sparsity in the quantized network by pruning until the accuracy loss is negligible. The results show that the potential speedup of computation for our model at the bit and word-level sparsity can be increased by 15x and 45x compared to the basic multi-level binary networks. Manuscript profile -
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526 - Community Detection in Bipartite Networks Using HellRank Centrality Measure
Ali Khosrozadeh movaghar movaghar Mohammad Mehdi Gilanian Sadeghi Hamidreza MahyarCommunity structure is a common and important feature in many complex networks, including bipartite networks. In recent years, community detection has received attention in many fields and many methods have been proposed for this purpose, but the heavy consumption of ti MoreCommunity structure is a common and important feature in many complex networks, including bipartite networks. In recent years, community detection has received attention in many fields and many methods have been proposed for this purpose, but the heavy consumption of time in some methods limits their use in large-scale networks. There are methods with lower time complexity, but they are mostly non-deterministic, which greatly reduces their applicability in the real world. The usual approach that is adopted to community detection in bipartite networks is to first construct a unipartite projection of the network and then communities detect in that projection using methods related to unipartite networks, but these projections inherently lose information. In this paper, based on the bipartite modularity measure that quantifies the strength of partitions in bipartite networks and using the HellRank centrality measure, a quick and deterministic method for community detection from bipartite networks directly and without need to projection, proposed. The proposed method is inspired by the voting process in election activities in the social society and simulates it. Manuscript profile -
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527 - Investigating the influence of postmodern ideas in the field of architectural design process Emphasizing the linguistic paradigm
Somayeh Davoudi<p>The effect of the attitude and currents of postmodernism in all fields, including architecture, has been studied and paid attention to by researchers. In this era, the combination and mutual influence of fields such as philosophy, psychology and linguistics on archit More<p>The effect of the attitude and currents of postmodernism in all fields, including architecture, has been studied and paid attention to by researchers. In this era, the combination and mutual influence of fields such as philosophy, psychology and linguistics on architectural theories has caused the formation of new perspectives, but so far, less research has specifically addressed the relationship between the field of design process and postmodern theories. On the other hand, in the postmodern era, with the strengthening of semantic theories and its influence in architectural theories under the title of "linguistic paradigm", attention was directed to the architectural concept. Based on the above necessity, the aim of this article is to strengthen ideation in the architectural design process and tries to compare the two by explaining the models of the design process and the paradigms of the postmodern era, and by emphasizing the simultaneous emergence and formation of these ideas that play a fundamental role In the process of architectural design, provide methods. This research is of a qualitative type and is based on the study of written library documents, review of previous books and researches, and then their description and analysis. The theoretical foundations of the research include the philosophy of postmodernism, theories and models of the design process, and finally the paradigm of linguistics. Logical reasoning method has been used for comparison and conclusion and the findings of the research are presented in a graph. The results of this analysis show that paying more attention to the paradigm of linguistics can help to strengthen semantics in the architectural design process and, from this point of view, lead architecture to greater conceptual richness.</p> Manuscript profile -
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528 - Explanation of the relationship between God and the universe according to Mirza Javad Tehrani (RA)
Ali Akbar Haeri Movahhed yahya Kabir Mohammad Saeedi Mehr abbas zahabiThe purpose of this research is to answer the question, what is the relationship between God and the universe from the perspective of Mirza Javad Tehrani? For this purpose, his written works were analyzed by means of content analysis of sources in a library manner. Sage MoreThe purpose of this research is to answer the question, what is the relationship between God and the universe from the perspective of Mirza Javad Tehrani? For this purpose, his written works were analyzed by means of content analysis of sources in a library manner. Sages in response to this question of rational assumptions such as; They have used the principle of causation, falsification, composition, the principle of oneness, the subject of manifestation, etc., and by proposing a separation between the first creation and the first emission, they have considered the relationship as an existential matter. Mirza Javad, one of the thinkers of the separation school, while not accepting the aforementioned principles, does not consider the claim of the sages to be free of problems. He believes that determining the example of the first creature and expressing the type of relationship is beyond the realm of human knowledge, so we must obey the Sharia texts in this regard. Therefore, the relationship between God and the universe is definitely established. Although its quality is unknown to us. Manuscript profile -
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529 - Analysis of the content of political development in the documents upstream documents (Constitutional Law and the 20-year vision document of 1404)
Moustafaa kavakebyan Azim MatinThis research delves into the intricate facets of political evolution within the framework of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly focusing on the confluence of constitutional governance and strategic foresight. Underlining the imperative of a meticulous scrutiny MoreThis research delves into the intricate facets of political evolution within the framework of the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly focusing on the confluence of constitutional governance and strategic foresight. Underlining the imperative of a meticulous scrutiny of both the constitutional framework and the 20-year vision document of 1404, this inquiry probes into the reciprocal influence between the foundational precepts of the constitution, steeped in Islamic jurisprudence, and the transformative objectives delineated in the long-term perspective. Employing a methodical content analysis, the study scrutinizes the stance on political evolution as articulated in both the constitutional provisions and the 20-year horizon document, elucidating the nuanced dynamics that mold Iran's political trajectory. These revelations illuminate the state-driven, hierarchically structured nature of political advancement, underscoring the formidable task of harmonizing developmental initiatives with democratic principles and citizen engagement. This examination not only enriches scholarly discourse surrounding political progression but also furnishes policymakers with invaluable insights to navigate the distinctive socio-political terrain of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Lastly, this study underscores the constitutional emphasis on citizen participation and democratic values as pivotal components for fortifying political and social equilibrium. Manuscript profile -
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530 - Comparative study of seven mystical stages in the works of Maulavi and Attar
Leila Farzaneh Hossein-Qoli Sayyadi Seyyed Mahmoud Reza Gheibi<p>The seven stages of mysticism are among the most important and thought-provoking topics in mystical cirrhosis. Examining and understanding their meaning and concept, the seeker and the path of the truth helps to follow this path with more awareness. Provide mystics a More<p>The seven stages of mysticism are among the most important and thought-provoking topics in mystical cirrhosis. Examining and understanding their meaning and concept, the seeker and the path of the truth helps to follow this path with more awareness. Provide mystics and Sufis. Also, clarifying the concepts of each of these officials according to the views of Attar and Rumi and expressing how these concepts are used in mystical and moral stories are two other goals of this research. Showed that in some cases the views of Attar and Rumi are different. Sufis and mystics each have opposing views on the journey to God and meeting God. What arose at the beginning of the official emergence of Western-influenced Sufism in Iran and its sphere of ritual and linguistic influence until it reached Rumi and Attar, although beautiful in appearance and constantly in conflict with the Shari'a, is an amalgam of philosophical views. Greek and eclectic were other ideas, forming parallel and sometimes contradictory currents, which played a significant role in the continuation of Sufism..</p> Manuscript profile -
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531 - انعکاس اوضاع اجتماعی فرهنگی جامعه در اشعار رمانتیسم انسی الحاج و هوشنگ ابتهاج
salim ghaderi naser hosini Ardeshir Sadroddini<p>The romanticism movement had many followers all over the world who presented their works to the reader as one of the pioneers of this school. The main purpose of the research is to explain the basis of the approach of Ansi al-Haj and Hoshang Ebtahaj in the romantic s More<p>The romanticism movement had many followers all over the world who presented their works to the reader as one of the pioneers of this school. The main purpose of the research is to explain the basis of the approach of Ansi al-Haj and Hoshang Ebtahaj in the romantic school and a comparative study of the style of those two poets taking into account the social and cultural situation. The research method is descriptive-analytical. In order to collect the materials needed to investigate romanticism in the poems of Ansi al-Haj and Hoshang Ebtahaj, first, studies will be conducted on the influence of the school of romanticism in literature, as well as its effect on the poems of Alhaj and Ebtahaj, and the required materials will be extracted from books, articles and authoritative scientific sites. By describing and analyzing these materials and data, romanticism and its various manifestations in the poems of Al-Hajj and Ibtahaj are compared and its most important trends and manifestations are shown. In this research, the results show that Ibtahaj uses romanticism in the field of struggle, politics and love for freedom and revolution, and he directs his efforts to political protest and social work, and in Alhaj's poems, mixing romanticism with revolutionary and dynamic literature is one of the characteristics. Y A poem is considered a poet. Also, Ibthaj considers death in the field as a worthy death and it is equivalent to victory, but in al-Haj's poem, he has a different interpretation and death is a window that opens another hope for him. Ibtahaj is one of the poets who has many skills in dealing with inner desires and spiritual sufferings and romanticism of nature, and the romanticism of the return of nature can be seen in Al-Haj's poems.</p> Manuscript profile -
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532 - A Research on the Denial of “Religious Ḍarūrī” and Its Implications in the Imāmiyyah School
behnam abasi Hussein Saberi Seyyed Mahmoud Mirnourbakhsh<p>The denial of Ḍarūrī (the essential component of religion) or Ghayr-i-Ḍarūrī (the non-essential component of religion) from among the rules which have certainly been issued by the Prophet of Islām and Imāms (peace upon them) is not incompatible with partial acceptanc More<p>The denial of Ḍarūrī (the essential component of religion) or Ghayr-i-Ḍarūrī (the non-essential component of religion) from among the rules which have certainly been issued by the Prophet of Islām and Imāms (peace upon them) is not incompatible with partial acceptance of religion and does not cause the loss of faith in Allāh and the Prophet of Islām and does not lead to disbelief. If there is mutual incompatibility between one’s denial of Ḍarūrī and his/her partial acceptance of religion (which is one of the clearest evidences of disbelief), he/she is considered to be an unbeliever; otherwise, he/she is not regarded so. Contemporary jurists do not believe in single-case causality for people’s denial of Ḍarūrī and issuing decree on their apostasy whether in terms of religion or of a particular religious school; one who rejects Ḍarūrī of Shi‘ite school is considered a non-Shi‘ite Muslim, and the commands of Muslims are carried out upon him/her. The method of research in this article is descriptive-analytical.</p> Manuscript profile
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